The average train between Washington DC and Minneapolis takes 29h 11m and the fastest train takes 28h 50m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Washington DC to Minneapolis. 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 6 times a week between Washington DC and Minneapolis. The earliest departure is at 2:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 3:48 PM which arrives into Minneapolis at 7:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 29h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 11m.
Washington DC to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The distance between Washington DC and Minneapolis is 1499.4 km. The road distance is 1762 km.
You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Government Plaza Station via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 28h 26m.
