The average train between Madison and Washington takes 6h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Madison to Washington. 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 Madison and Washington. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madison is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at New Haven and take an average of 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Madison to Washington? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Madison to Washington. However, there are services departing from Madison station and arriving at Washington station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Madison to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Haven station.
Madison to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Madison and Washington is 461.2 km. The road distance is 513 km.
You can take a train from Madison to Washington Union Station via New Haven and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 2m.