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National Air and Space Museum
This world-class museum presents aviation and space history through iconic aircraft, spacecraft, and hands-on science exhibits.
Cheapest price on Sep 26
$121
Average ticket price on Sep 26
$121
Fastest journey on Sep 26
12 h 18 m
Average journey duration on Sep 26
12 h 18 m
Trains on Sep 26
1
Distance
707 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Waterbury, VT to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Waterbury, VT to Washington, DC will cost around $121 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $121.
On Sat, Sep 26, we found 1 trains from Waterbury, VT to Washington, DC, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 26 the direct trains cover the 707 km distance in an average of 12 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 h 18 m .
On Sat, Sep 26 the slowest trains will take 12 h 18 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.


The table below shows live departures for Waterbury, VT to Washington, DC trains for today, Friday, September 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:10 PM Waterbury, VT | 11h56 | 2:06 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:10 PM Waterbury, VT | 11h52 | 3:02 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Waterbury, VT to Washington, DC run on average 1 times per day, taking around 12h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $124 (€102) but you can travel from only $95 (€79) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:23, the last at 10:10. The fastest train covers the 439 miles (707 km) distance in 11h 56m.
Distance 439 miles (707 km) |
Average train duration 12h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $124 (€102) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 11h 56m |
First train 6:23 AM |
Last train 10:10 AM |
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Most Waterbury, VT to Washington, DC trains use the Waterbury Station to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Waterbury, VT and Washington, DC train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Waterbury Station is 5 km from Waterbury city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Waterbury Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and WC.
Food and drink options are available at Waterbury Station.
Available at Waterbury Station: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Waterbury Station.
Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
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 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
Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak. ATMs are there are 2 ATM machines located on Level G.
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 storage is amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
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