The cheapest and fastest trains from Wilmington, NC to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$164
Average price
$164
Fastest journey
8 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 50 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
526 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wilmington, NC 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, NC to Washington, DC will cost around $164 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $164.
It's difficult to get from Wilmington, NC to Washington, DC without transferring at least once.
6190 AMTRAK · 90 Palmetto
6190 AMTRAK · 90 PalmettoTravel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wilmington, NC to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, and a flight costs an average of $48.
Distance: 326 miles (526 km)
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$163 Average price | $92 Average price Cheapest | $297 Average price |
9h 47m Average total duration 9h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 18m Average total duration 9h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Wilmington, NC to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Wilmington, NC to Washington, DC trains for today, Friday, February 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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6190 AMTRAK · 90 Palmetto | 3:20 PM Wilmington, NC | 8h50 | 12:10 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wilmington, NC to Washington, DC
Trains from Wilmington, NC to Washington, DC run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $145 (€115) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 09:15, the last at 11:55. The fastest train covers the 326 miles (526 km) distance in 8h 50m.
Distance 326 miles (526 km) |
Average train duration 9h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $145 (€115) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 8h 50m |
First train 09:15 |
Last train 11:55 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Wilmington, NC to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Wilmington, NC and Washington, DC from $48 (€38). 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 Wilmington, NC to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wilmington, NC to Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Wilmington, NC to Washington, DC
- 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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