The average train between Washington DC and Minneapolis takes 28h 51m and the fastest train takes 28h 50m. The train runs, on average, 5 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 5 times a week between Washington DC and Minneapolis. The earliest departure is at 3:45 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 28h 51m. 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 DC station and arriving at Minneapolis station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 51m.
Washington DC to Minneapolis train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Minneapolis train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The distance between Washington DC and Minneapolis is 1,499.4 km. The road distance is 1,913 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.
