The cheapest and fastest trains from Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$160
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
159 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wilmington, DE 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 Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC will cost around $160 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 36 trains that leave Wilmington, DE for Washington, DC on Fri, Apr 03, 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Apr 03 the direct trains cover the 159 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
On Fri, Apr 03 the slowest trains will take 1 h 23 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.
151 Northeast Regional5:24 AM1h34Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE6:58 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$321One-way0 transfers
55 Vermonter8:36 PM1h30Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE10:06 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$641One-way0 transfers
193 Northeast Regional7:14 PM1h38Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE8:52 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$641One-way0 transfers
175 Northeast Regional9:48 PM1h35Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE11:23 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$641One-way0 transfers
137 Northeast Regional8:23 PM1h35Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE9:58 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$641One-way0 transfers
2109 Acela9:40 AM1h18Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE10:58 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$3171One-way0 transfers
2117 Acela1:37 PM1h20Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE2:57 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1721One-way0 transfers
2155 NextGen Acela12:36 PM1h21Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE1:57 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2541One-way0 transfers
2163 NextGen Acela4:35 PM1h23Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE5:58 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$941One-way0 transfers
2171 NextGen Acela8:57 PM1h23Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE10:20 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$941One-way0 transfers
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $212.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
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Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC trains for today, Thursday, April 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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2107 NextGen Acela | 12:04 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h23 | 1:27 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
113 Northeast Regional | 12:25 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h30 | 1:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 1:26 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h43 | 3:09 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
183 Northeast Regional | 1:32 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h44 | 3:16 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2109 Acela | 1:40 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h18 | 2:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 2:16 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h29 | 3:45 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
185 Northeast Regional | 3:26 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h31 | 4:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2153 Acela | 3:38 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h27 | 5:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 4:28 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h37 | 6:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2155 NextGen Acela | 4:36 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h21 | 5:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
119 Northeast Regional | 4:59 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h33 | 6:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 5:33 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h38 | 7:11 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2117 Acela | 5:37 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h20 | 6:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
131 Northeast Regional | 6:11 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h34 | 7:45 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2159 Acela | 6:37 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h26 | 8:03 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 6:43 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h42 | 8:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 7:54 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h31 | 9:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
19 Crescent | 8:06 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h41 | 9:47 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2163 NextGen Acela | 8:35 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h23 | 9:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 8:46 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h38 | 10:24 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 9:02 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h36 | 10:38 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 9:58 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h34 | 11:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
129 Northeast Regional | 10:25 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h37 | 12:02 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2167 Acela | 10:35 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h30 | 12:05 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
193 Northeast Regional | 11:14 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h38 | 12:52 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
197 Northeast Regional | 11:56 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h33 | 1:29 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, April 3 | |||||
137 Northeast Regional | 12:23 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h35 | 1:58 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
55 Vermonter | 12:36 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h30 | 2:06 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2171 NextGen Acela | 12:57 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h23 | 2:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 1:48 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h35 | 3:23 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 9:11 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h43 | 10:54 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
151 Northeast Regional | 9:24 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h34 | 10:58 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
111 Northeast Regional | 10:49 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h37 | 12:26 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
181 Northeast Regional | 11:37 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h29 | 1:06 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC
Trains from Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC run on average 31 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 31 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the 98 miles (159 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 98 miles (159 km) |
Average train duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 31 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:32 PM |
Train companies: Amtrak from Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Wilmington, DE and Washington, DC from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Traveling by train from Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC
The train connection between Wilmington, DE and Washington, DC is a convenient option for travelers looking to explore the vibrant capital. Amtrak provides regular service on this route, ensuring a comfortable journey with scenic views along the way. With travel times averaging around 1 hour and 45 minutes, passengers can easily hop on board and enjoy amenities such as Wi-Fi and food services while en route to their destination.
Train Connection: Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC
The train connection between Wilmington, DE and Washington, DC is direct and takes approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes. There are up to 16 connections available each day. Passengers will depart from Wilmington Station, DE and arrive at Union Station, DC.
Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC
The first daily train journey departs from Wilmington at 08:40 AM, providing an early start for travelers heading to the nation's capital. The last train of the day leaves Washington at 11:13 PM, allowing visitors ample time to explore and return after a full day of sightseeing.
Train Tickets Price for Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection from Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC is $11 (10€). The average ticket price tends to be around $21 (19€), providing travelers with a range of options depending on their budget and travel preferences.
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FAQs: Trains from Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
- Mikimotos Asian Grill & Sushi Bar
- La Fia Bistro
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Hotel du Pont
- Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
- Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for Amtrak and SEPTA services
- Bus: Several DART First State bus lines available
- Amtrak: Northeast Corridor services
- SEPTA: Wilmington/Newark Line
- 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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