The cheapest and fastest trains from Cleveland, OH to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
£154
Average price
£154
Fastest journey
11 h 11 m
Average duration
11 h 11 m
Trains per day
1
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 £154 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £154.
Of the 1 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 11 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 h 11 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.


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 £35. 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 £35, and a flight costs an average of £77.
Distance: 490 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£104 Average Price | £60 Average Price Cheapest | £204 Average Price |
11h 49m Average total duration 11h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 57m Average total duration 11h 27m 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
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
41 Floridian · 42 Pennsylvanian · 173 Northeast Regional | 06:54 Cleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH | 17h43 | 00:37 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2 changes | |
41 Floridian | 06:54 Cleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH | 11h16 | 18:10 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
48 Lake Shore Limited · 177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK | 10:50 Cleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH | 21h10 | 08:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cleveland, OH to Washington, DC
Distance 490 km |
Average train duration 11h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 11h 11m |
First train 01:15 |
Last train 16:05 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Cleveland, OH to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Cleveland, OH and Washington, DC from £35. 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

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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