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Trip Overview

The average train between Durham and Washington DC takes 12h 20m and the fastest train takes 9h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Durham 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.

12h 20m
Duration
519 mi
Distance
$175
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Durham Station to Bostontrain train Downeaster
  2. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
9h 45m
$142–369

Durham to Washington DC train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Durham and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 12:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 12h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 42m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 1m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 39m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority16h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 42m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 1m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 39m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority16h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 42m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 1m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 39m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority16h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 42m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 1m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 39m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority15h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 13m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 13m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 13m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority15h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 13m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 13m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 13m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority14h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 42m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 1m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 39m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Durham to Washington DC? 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: 518.7 mi
  • Duration: 12h 20m

What companies run services between Durham, NH, USA and Washington DC, USA?

You can take a train from Durham Station to Washington DC via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 9h 45m.

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