The average train between Sanford and Washington DC takes 20h 36m and the fastest train takes 18h 25m. There is at least one train per day from Sanford 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 once daily between Sanford and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Sanford is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Deland and take an average of 20h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day


18h 25m • 2 changes
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20h 8m • 2 changes
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31h 20m • 2 changes
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18h 25m • 2 changes
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20h 8m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Sanford to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Sanford station and arriving at Washington DC station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 36m.
Sanford to Washington DC train services, operated by SunRail, depart from Deland station.
Sanford to Washington DC train services, operated by SunRail, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Sanford and Washington DC is 1,188.3 km. The road distance is 1,413 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Deland to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $270–600 and the journey takes 16h 45m.