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

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Next departures for Lincoln to Washington on November 30
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AmtrakTrain
Lincoln Station - Haymarket
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AmtrakTrain
Lincoln Station - Haymarket
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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

Compare 2 ways to go from Lincoln to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $149, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
1d 9hAverage Duration
1040 milesDistance
42kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$149 - $332Average Duration1d 9h
42kg CO₂e
Average Price$237 - $394Average Duration1d 8h
154kg CO₂e

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

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from Lincoln to Washington?

    The cheapest train tickets from Lincoln to Washington start from $237. The average price for this train route is around $349. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train ride duration from Lincoln to Washington is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1050 miles (1693 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d 8h and is operated by Amtrak.

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

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

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Lincoln to Washington?

    The earliest train departs from Lincoln to Washington at 3:27am. And the latest train departs at 3:27am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
11/28
$251
11/29
$299
Today
$362
12/01
$227
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lincoln, NE, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $227

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 $227 to $1,450 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 $227 which is on 2025-12-01.

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