The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL
Cheapest price
€189
Average price
€207
Fastest journey
16 h 26 m
Average duration
17 h 46 m
Trains per day
2
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 €207 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €189.
Of the 2 trains that leave Washington, DC for Sanford, FL on Thu, Aug 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 1188 km distance in an average of 17 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 h 26 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 19 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
5:48 PM19h05Washington, DC12:53 PMSanford, FL€1891One-way0 transfers
12:24 AM16h26Washington, DC4:50 PMSanford, FL€2261One-way0 transfers
12:24 AM16h26Washington, DC4:50 PMSanford, FL€2261One-way0 transfers
5:48 PM19h05Washington, DC12:53 PMSanford, FL€1891One-way0 transfers
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 €34. 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 €34, and a train costs an average of €105.
Distance: 738 miles (1188 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€172 Average price | €158 Average price Cheapest | €137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 5m Average total duration 18h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL:
A flight is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL costing on average €172.
Other travel options to Sanford, FL take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 35m.
Tickets start at around €172 compared to roughly €137 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-34.56. The journey takes 18h 35m versus 11h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Washington, DC to Sanford, FL train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Sanford, FL trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:48 PM Washington, DC | 19h05 | 12:53 PM Sanford, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
![]() | 12:24 AM Washington, DC | 16h26 | 4:50 PM Sanford, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Washington, DC to Sanford, FL by train or flight
Compare train and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Aug 06
Aug 07
Aug 08
Aug 09
Aug 10
Aug 11
Aug 12
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 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €105 but you can travel from only €34 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 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €105 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 16h 26m |
First train 12:36 PM |
Last train 7:49 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Sanford, FL from €34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Amtrak
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
Most Washington, DC to Sanford, FL trains use the Union Station to Orlando Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Washington, DC and Sanford, FL train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Washington, DC station do trains to Sanford, FL leave from?
Getting to Union Station from Washington city centre
Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station train station facilities and services
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: 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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak. ATMs are there are 2 ATM machines located on Level G.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00, Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill, Phoenix Park Hotel, Kimpton George Hotel.
Most popular train connections from Washington, DC
More options for your journey from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

