Train from Lincoln, NE, US to Washington, DC, US: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Lincoln to Washington on 30 November
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AmtrakTrain
Lincoln Station - Haymarket
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AmtrakTrain
Lincoln Station - Haymarket
Union StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Lincoln Station - Haymarket
Union StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Lincoln Station - Haymarket
Union StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Lincoln Station - Haymarket
Union StationNo tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Lincoln to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just £115, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
1d 9hAverage duration
1040 milesDistance
42kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£115 - £257Average duration1d 9h
42kg CO₂e
Average price£183 - £305Average duration1d 8h
154kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lincoln, NE, US to Washington, DC, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Lincoln to Washington?

    The cheapest train tickets from Lincoln to Washington start from £183. The average price for this train route is around £270. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Lincoln to Washington?

    The average train journey time from Lincoln to Washington is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1050 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 8h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Lincoln to Washington route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Lincoln to Washington?

    The earliest train from Lincoln to Washington departs at 03:27. And the latest train departs at 03:27.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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£195
29/11
£232
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£281
01/12
£176
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lincoln, NE, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £176

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Lincoln, NE, US to Washington, DC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £176 to £1,122 for a train ticket from Lincoln, NE, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £176, which is on 2025-12-01.

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