The cheapest and fastest trains from Springfield, MA to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
£136
Average price
£248
Fastest journey
6 h 23 m
Average duration
6 h 59 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
518 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Springfield, MA 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 Springfield, MA to Washington, DC will cost around £248 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £136.
Of the 5 trains that leave Springfield, MA 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 518 km distance in an average of 6 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 12 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.
14:507h12Springfield, MA22:02Washington, DC£1361One-way0 changes
4:107h31Springfield, MA11:41Washington, DC£2721One-way0 changes
7:307h34Springfield, MA15:04Washington, DC£2721One-way0 changes
12:057h23Springfield, MA19:28Washington, DC£2791One-way1 change
14:507h03Springfield, MA21:53Washington, DC£2791One-way1 change
7:306h23Springfield, MA13:53Washington, DC£7551One-way1 change
8:557h03Springfield, MA15:58Washington, DC£6141One-way1 change
14:507h03Springfield, MA21:53Washington, DC£2791One-way1 change
14:507h12Springfield, MA22:02Washington, DC£1361One-way0 changes
15:557h12Springfield, MA23:07Washington, DC£2791One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Springfield, MA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Springfield, MA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a flight costs an average of £72.
Distance: 518 km
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£130 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest | £143 Average Price |
7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 58m Average total duration 8h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Springfield, MA to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Springfield, MA to Washington, DC trains for today, Monday 4 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 23:40 Springfield, MA | 8h20 | 8:00 Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 4:10 Springfield, MA | 7h31 | 11:41 Washington, DC | 1 change | |
![]() | 4:10 Springfield, MA | 7h31 | 11:41 Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:30 Springfield, MA | 6h23 | 13:53 Washington, DC | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:30 Springfield, MA | 7h34 | 15:04 Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:55 Springfield, MA | 7h03 | 15:58 Washington, DC | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Springfield, MA to Washington, DC
Trains from Springfield, MA to Washington, DC run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £45 but you can travel from only £40 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 518 km distance in 6h 55m.
Distance 518 km |
Average train duration 7h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 6h 55m |
First train 3:20 |
Last train 22:00 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Springfield, MA to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Springfield, MA and Washington, DC from £40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Springfield, MA to Washington, DC train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Springfield, MA 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 Springfield, MA and Washington, DC
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available from Lyman Street.
- Theodore's Blues, Booze, & BBQ
- Red Rose Pizzeria
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- MGM Springfield
- Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel
- Hilton Garden Inn Springfield
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and regional trains
- Bus: PVTA buses available
- Amtrak: Northeast Regional, Lake Shore Limited
- 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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