Columbus, OH to Washington, DC Train

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Columbus, OH to Washington, DC by train

The journey from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC by train is 326.92 mi and takes 17 hr 7 min. There are 2 connections per day, with the first departure at 9:00 AM and the last at 6:55 PM. It is possible to travel from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

Journey Duration	17 hr 7 min
Connection per Day	Amtrak 2
First Departure	Amtrak 9:00 AM
Last Departure	Amtrak 6:55 PM
Distance	Amtrak 326.92 mi
Departure	Amtrak Columbus, OH
Arrival	Amtrak Washington, DC
Carriers	Amtrak Amtrak

Columbus, OH to Washington, DC Train Times

Departure date

Saturday, Apr 19, 2025

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Best time to book cheap train tickets from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC

The cheapest Columbus, OH - Washington, DC train tickets can be found for as low as $79.38 if you’re lucky, or $96.94 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $116.73.

Find the best day to travel to Washington, DC by train

When travelling to Washington, DC by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Amtrak from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC

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Columbus, OH to Washington, DC CO2 Emissions by Train

Train

36.83kg

Bus

39.46kg

Flight

105.23kg

Car

84.18kg

What are the CO2 emissions from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Columbus, OH and Washington, DC are 36.83kg.

How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Columbus, OH and Washington, DC? By taking the train between Columbus, OH and Washington, DC you will save 68.4kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 2.63kg compared to a bus and 47.35kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the distance between Columbus, OH and Washington, DC by train?

Columbus, OH to Washington, DC is 326.92 mi.

How long does the train between Columbus, OH and Washington, DC take?

Columbus, OH to Washington, DC is on average 17 hr 7 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 12 hr 10 min.

How many train connections per day go from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC?

Columbus, OH to Washington, DC has 2 connection(s) per day on average.

What time does the first train from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC leave?

The earliest train from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC departs at 9:00 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.

What time does the last train from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC depart?

The latest train from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC departs at 6:55 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.

What's the fastest journey time between Columbus, OH to Washington, DC by train?

The fastest journey time by train between Columbus, OH and Washington, DC is 12 hr 10 min.

Is there a direct train from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC?

Yes, there is a direct train between Columbus, OH and Washington, DC.

What are the CO2 emissions for Columbus, OH to Washington, DC by train?

The train journey from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC creates 36.83kg of CO2 emissions.