How much is the train ticket from Atlanta to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Atlanta to Washington start from R 1 856. The average price for this train route is around R 2 297. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Atlanta to Washington?

The average train journey time from Atlanta to Washington is 14h 47m, covering a distance of 871 km. The quickest train can get 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 R 2 053 | 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

Next departures from Atlanta to Washington on 3 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

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:53 AM EST.

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 R 775, 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 priceR 775 - R 3 402	Average duration13h 45m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 856 - R 5 475	Average duration14h 47m	CO₂ emissions 79kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 751 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5751 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 856

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 differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Atlanta to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Atlanta to Washington start from R 1 856. The average price for this train route is around R 2 297. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Atlanta to Washington?
The average train journey time from Atlanta to Washington is 14h 47m, covering a distance of 871 km. The quickest train can get 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

25/01

R 2 513

26/01

R 2 513

Today

R 3 596

28/01

R 2 053

29/01

R 2 053

30/01

R 2 513

31/01

R 2 053

01/02

R 2 513

The cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 053

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 R 2 053 to R 8 587 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 R 2 053, which is on 2026-01-28.