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Trip Overview

The train between Columbus and Washington takes 22h 23m. There is at least one train per day from Columbus to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

22h 23m
Duration
917 mi
Distance
$597
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Columbus to Washington train times

Trains run once daily between Columbus and Washington. The service departs Columbus at 1:47 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Washington at 13:10:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 22h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Columbus to Washington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 916.7 mi
  • Duration: 22h 23m

What companies run services between Columbus, WI, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

You can take a train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station via Chicago Union Station in around 21h 28m.

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