The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL
Cheapest price
$271
Average price
$271
Fastest journey
18 h 11 m
Average duration
18 h 11 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1188 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL will cost around $271 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $271.
It's difficult to get from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL without transferring at least once.


Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Washington, DC to Sanford, FL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €28, and a train costs an average of €101.
Distance: 738 miles (1188 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
€158 Average price | €113 Average price Cheapest |
18h 36m Average total duration 18h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Washington, DC to Sanford, FL train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Sanford, FL trains for today, Thursday, February 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
41 Floridian | 6:48 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 19h51 | 2:39 PM Winter Park Station, Winter Park, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
41 Floridian | 6:48 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 19h05 | 1:53 PM DeLand Station, DeLand, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
41 Floridian | 6:48 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 20h17 | 3:05 PM Orlando Station, Orlando, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, February 6 | |||||
97 Silver Meteor | 12:24 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 17h15 | 5:39 PM Winter Park Station, Winter Park, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 12:24 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 17h40 | 6:04 PM Orlando Station, Orlando, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 12:24 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 16h26 | 4:50 PM DeLand Station, DeLand, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL
Trains from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL run on average 6 times per day, taking around 18h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $127 (€101) but you can travel from only $36 (€28) by flight.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 12:36, the last at 19:49. The fastest train covers the 738 miles (1188 km) distance in 16h 26m.
Distance 738 miles (1188 km) |
Average train duration 18h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $127 (€101) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 16h 26m |
First train 12:36 |
Last train 19:49 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Virginia Railway Express from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL trainsAmtrak, Virginia Railway Express trains will get you between Washington, DC and Sanford, FL from $36 (€28). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sanford, FL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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