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The average train between Durham and Washington DC takes 12h 16m and the fastest train takes 9h 36m. 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 16m
Duration
519 mi
Distance
$153
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
$130–312

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 2:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 12h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 9m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 9m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 18m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority14h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 45m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 3m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 36m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority16h 15m • 3 changes
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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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    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

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 16m

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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