The average train between Delaware and District of Columbia takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Delaware to District of Columbia. 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 every 30 minutes between Delaware and District of Columbia. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Delaware is at 11:08 PM which arrives into District of Columbia at 5:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Delaware to District of Columbia. However, there are services departing from Delaware station and arriving at District of Columbia station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Delaware to District of Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Wilmington station.
Delaware to District of Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Delaware and District of Columbia is 140.8 km. The road distance is 177 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours.