The average train between Washington DC and Salisbury takes 8h 9m and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington DC to Salisbury. 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 twice daily between Washington DC and Salisbury. The earliest departure is at 12:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 6:21 PM which arrives into Salisbury at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer at McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and take an average of 8h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Salisbury. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Salisbury station via Salisbury Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
Washington DC to Salisbury train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Alexandria station.
Washington DC to Salisbury train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Salisbury Amtrak Station.
The distance between Washington DC and Salisbury is 470.1 km. The road distance is 541 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Salisbury Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 6h 36m.