The average train between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Springfield takes 8h 25m and the fastest train takes 7h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Springfield. 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 3 times a day between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Springfield. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) is at 4:09 PM which arrives into Springfield at 12:41 AM. All services require a transfer at L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform and take an average of 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 47m • 2 changes


8h 49m • 2 changes
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8h 32m • 2 changes


7h 47m • 2 changes


8h 49m • 2 changes
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8h 32m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) station and arriving at Springfield station via Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Springfield train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Springfield train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Springfield station.
The distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Springfield is 521.8 km. The road distance is 590 km.
Amtrak operates a train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Springfield twice daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 6h 43m.