Trains tickets from Washington, DC, US to Cleveland, OH, US

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TodayJul 28
TomorrowJul 29
from $187
WedJul 30
ThuJul 31
from $154
FriAug 1
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SatAug 2
SunAug 3
from $414
MonAug 4

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Cleveland
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Cleveland
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Cleveland
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Cleveland
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Cleveland
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Cleveland.

Bus
Average Price$49 - $154Average Duration11h 30m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$52 - $983Average Duration16h 28m
45kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Cleveland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Cleveland. The journey takes about 11 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
11h 30mAverage Duration
$49Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Train Washington, DC, US to Cleveland, OH, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$182
Average train trip duration16h 28m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure7:50am
Distance306 miles (493 km)
Latest train departure4:05pm

Washington to Cleveland 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.

Best price found
07/26
$103
07/27
$398
Today
$179
07/29
$179
07/30
$121
07/31
$147
08/01
$147
08/02
$155
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Cleveland, OH, US was searched and found on Jul 26, 2025 with a price of $103

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 Cleveland, OH, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $103 to $887 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Cleveland, OH, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $121 which is on 2025-07-30.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Cleveland, 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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Washington and Cleveland, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Washington to Cleveland while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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