The average train between Washington and Sanford takes 20h 27m and the fastest train takes 17h 11m. There is at least one train per day from Washington to Sanford. 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 Washington and Sanford. The earliest departure is at 1:48 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Sanford at 12:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 20h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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20h 17m • 1 change
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17h 11m • 1 change
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20h 17m • 1 change
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17h 11m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Washington to Sanford. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Sanford station via Deland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 27m.
Washington to Sanford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Sanford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Deland station.
The distance between Washington and Sanford is 1,188.3 km. The road distance is 1,409 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Deland twice daily. Tickets cost $270–600 and the journey takes 16h 26m.