How much is the train ticket from Washington to Essex?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Essex start from R 4 443. The average price for this train route is around R 4 443. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Washington to Essex?

The average train journey time from Washington to Essex is 12h 13m, covering a distance of 702 km. The quickest train can get you there in 12h 13m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Washington to Essex 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 Washington to Essex?

The earliest train from Washington to Essex departs at 06:23. And the latest train departs at 08:05.

Train Washington to Essex from R 1 696 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Washington to Essex on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:30	Union Station	13h 48m	20:18	Essex Junction-Burlington Stationg	No tags
Train	08:10	Union Station	12h 8m	20:18	Essex Junction-Burlington Stationg	No tags
Train	07:30	Union Station	12h 48m	20:18	Essex Junction-Burlington Stationg	No tags
Train	06:23	Union Station	13h 55m	20:18	Essex Junction-Burlington Stationg	No tags
Train	08:05	Union Station	12h 13m	20:18	Essex Junction-Burlington Stationg	No tags

Get from Washington to Essex

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 12 hours 13 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 4 443, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

12h 13mAverage duration

702 kmDistance

64kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 641 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5641 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 R 4 443

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Essex, VT, 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 Washington to Essex?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Essex start from R 4 443. The average price for this train route is around R 4 443. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Essex?
The average train journey time from Washington to Essex is 12h 13m, covering a distance of 702 km. The quickest train can get you there in 12h 13m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Essex 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 Washington to Essex?
The earliest train from Washington to Essex departs at 06:23. And the latest train departs at 08:05.

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The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Essex, VT, US was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 595

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 595 to R 7 283 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Essex, VT, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 595, which is on 2025-12-14.