How much does a train ticket cost from Atlanta to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Atlanta to Washington start from €113. The average price for this train route is around €121. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Atlanta to Washington?

The average train journey time from Atlanta to Washington is 17h 2m, covering a distance of 871 km. The fastest train gets you there in 14h 18m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Atlanta to Washington route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Atlanta to Washington?

The earliest train from Atlanta to Washington departs at 23:00. And the latest train departs at 23:29.

Train Atlanta to Washington from €109 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Atlanta to Washington on 27 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:29	Peachtree Station	14h 18m	13:47	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:29	Peachtree Station	14h 18m	13:47	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Washington on 28 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:29	Peachtree Station	14h 18m	13:47	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:29	Peachtree Station	14h 18m	13:47	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Washington on 29 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:29	Peachtree Station	14h 18m	13:47	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:29	Peachtree Station	14h 18m	13:47	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Washington on 30 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:29	Peachtree Station	14h 18m	13:47	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:29	Peachtree Station	14h 18m	13:47	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Washington on 31 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:29	Peachtree Station	14h 18m	13:47	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:29	Peachtree Station	14h 18m	13:47	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Washington on 1 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:29	Peachtree Station	14h 18m	13:47	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:29	Peachtree Station	14h 18m	13:47	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Washington on 2 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:29	Peachtree Station	14h 18m	13:47	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:29	Peachtree Station	14h 18m	13:47	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Atlanta 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 13 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just €41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

13h 45mAverage duration

888 kmDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price€41 - €231	Average duration13h 45m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€113 - €1,014	Average duration17h 2m	CO₂ emissions 79kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5750 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at €113

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Atlanta, GA 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.

How much does a train ticket cost from Atlanta to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Atlanta to Washington start from €113. The average price for this train route is around €121. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Atlanta to Washington?
The average train journey time from Atlanta to Washington is 17h 2m, covering a distance of 871 km. The fastest train gets you there in 14h 18m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Atlanta to Washington route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Atlanta to Washington?
The earliest train from Atlanta to Washington departs at 23:00. And the latest train departs at 23:29.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

24/01

€133

25/01

€133

Today

€133

27/01

€159

28/01

€109

29/01

€109

30/01

€133

31/01

€109

The cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of €109

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

You can expect to pay from €109 to €500 for a train ticket from Atlanta, GA to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €109, which is on 2026-01-28.