The average train between Durham and Washington DC takes 12h 19m and the fastest train takes 9h 30m. 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.
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 12:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 12h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Washington DC station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
Durham to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Station.
Durham to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Durham and Washington DC is 696 km. The road distance is 835 km.
You can take a train from Durham Station to Washington DC via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 9h 44m.