The average train between Atlanta and Washington DC takes 14h 30m and the fastest train takes 14h 29m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Atlanta to Washington DC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Atlanta and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 11:29 PM at night, and the last departure from Atlanta is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 2:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 14h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Atlanta to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Atlanta station and arriving at Washington DC station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.
Atlanta to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
Atlanta to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Atlanta and Washington DC is 871.9 km. The road distance is 1,021 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Peachtree Station to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $150–370 and the journey takes 14h 18m.
