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National Air and Space Museum
Vast air and space museum displaying historic aircraft, spacecraft and interactive exhibits for all ages.
Cheapest price on 02 Sept
£8
Average ticket price on 02 Sept
£20
Fastest journey on 02 Sept
58 m
Average journey duration on 02 Sept
1 h 10 m
Trains on 02 Sept
3
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manassas, VA 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 Manassas, VA to Washington, DC will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
On Wed 02 Sept, we found 3 trains from Manassas, VA to Washington, DC, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 41 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 22 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.
66 Northeast Regional
20 Crescent
50 Cardinal
66 Northeast Regional
50 Cardinal
20 CrescentThe table below shows live departures for Manassas, VA to Washington, DC trains for today, Tuesday 1 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 Crescent | 12:25 Manassas Station, Manassas, VA | 1h22 | 13:47 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 13:52 Manassas Station, Manassas, VA | 1h03 | 14:55 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 20:30 Manassas Station, Manassas, VA | 0h58 | 21:28 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Manassas, VA to Washington, DC run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:30, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 41 km distance in 58m.
Distance 41 km |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 58m |
First train 7:30 |
Last train 20:30 |
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Tip 18-20% in restaurants if service is not included, $1-2 per drink at bars, 10-15% for taxis, and spare change or up to 10% in cafés.
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Washington Union Station -> Metro Center, Washington, DC
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Most Manassas, VA to Washington, DC trains use the Manassas Station to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Manassas, VA and Washington, DC train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manassas Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: City Tavern, Okra's Cajun Creole
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Manassas Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Manassas Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manassas Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manassas Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manassas Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Olde Towne Inn, Best Western Manassas, Hampton Inn Manassas.
Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: 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
Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak. ATMs are there are 2 ATM machines located on Level G.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00, Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
Luggage storage is amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill, Phoenix Park Hotel, Kimpton George Hotel.
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