Trains tickets from Austin (TX), US to Washington (DC), US

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Next departures to Washington

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 16 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin, TX
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 16 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin, TX
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to Washington.

Average Price$123 - $447Average Duration1d 20h
53kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$234 - $1,629Average Duration2d 2h
193kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Austin to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 20 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $123, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27bus per day
1d 20hAverage Duration
$123Cheapest ticket
53kgCO₂ emissions

Train Austin to Washington: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$418
Average train trip duration2d 2h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure9:24am
Distance1316 miles (2121 km)

Austin to Washington Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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05/16
$564
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05/18
$526
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05/20
$333
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Austin to Washington was searched and found on May 20, 2025 with a price of $333

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

You can expect to pay from $333 to $1,545 for a train ticket from Austin to Washington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $333 which is on 2025-05-20.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Austin to Washington is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Washington, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Austin and Washington, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Austin to Washington.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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