The average train between Springfield and Washington DC takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Springfield 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 hourly between Springfield and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Springfield is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at 30th Street Station and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 55m • 2 changes


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2h 27m • 2 changes


2h 38m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Springfield station and arriving at Washington DC station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Springfield to Washington DC train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Springfield to Washington DC train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Springfield and Washington DC is 187.1 km. The road distance is 232 km.
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly.