The average train between Delaware and Washington DC takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Delaware 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 hourly between Delaware and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Delaware is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 5:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Delaware to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Delaware station and arriving at Washington DC station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Delaware to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Wilmington station.
Delaware to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Delaware and Washington DC is 143.5 km. The road distance is 178 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $29–65 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours.