The cheapest and fastest trains from Cleveland, OH to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
£104
Average price
£163
Fastest journey
11 h 16 m
Average duration
16 h 41 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
490 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cleveland, OH to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cleveland, OH to Washington, DC will cost around £163 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £104.
Of the 3 trains that leave Cleveland, OH for Washington, DC every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 490 km distance in an average of 16 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 21 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
41 Floridian1:5411h16Cleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH13:10Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£1041One-way0 changes
41 Floridian · 42 Pennsylvanian · 173 Northeast Regional1:5417h38Cleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH19:32Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£1721One-way2 changes
48 Lake Shore Limited · 177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK5:5021h10Cleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH3:00Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£2131One-way2 changes
41 Floridian1:5411h16Cleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH13:10Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£1041One-way0 changes
41 Floridian · 42 Pennsylvanian · 173 Northeast Regional1:5417h38Cleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH19:32Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£1721One-way2 changes
48 Lake Shore Limited · 177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK5:5021h10Cleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH3:00Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£2131One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Cleveland, OH to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cleveland, OH to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a flight costs an average of £73.
Distance: 490 km
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£104 Average Price | £67 Average Price Cheapest | £231 Average Price |
11h 45m Average total duration 11h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 39m Average total duration 11h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cleveland, OH to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Cleveland, OH to Washington, DC trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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41 Floridian | 1:54 Cleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH | 11h16 | 13:10 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
41 Floridian · 42 Pennsylvanian · 173 Northeast Regional | 1:54 Cleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH | 17h38 | 19:32 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2 changes | |
48 Lake Shore Limited · 177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK | 5:50 Cleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH | 21h10 | 3:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cleveland, OH to Washington, DC
Trains from Cleveland, OH to Washington, DC run on average 3 times per day, taking around 11h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £37 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:15, the last at 19:42. The fastest train covers the 490 km distance in 11h 16m.
Distance 490 km |
Average train duration 11h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 11h 16m |
First train 1:15 |
Last train 19:42 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Cleveland, OH to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Cleveland, OH and Washington, DC from £37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cleveland, OH to Washington, DC train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cleveland, OH to Washington, DC by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cleveland, OH and Washington, DC
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station
- Outside the main entrance
- $1
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station is a single-level facility with an enclosed waiting area and ticket office.
- Bus: Several lines available
- RTA Rapid Transit: Waterfront Line
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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