How much is the train ticket from Durham to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Durham to Washington start from R 974. The average price for this train route is around R 974. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Durham to Washington?

The average train journey time from Durham to Washington is 7h 4m, covering a distance of 364 km. The quickest train can get you there in 7h 4m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Durham to Washington route?

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

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Durham to Washington?

The earliest train from Durham to Washington departs at 09:27. And the latest train departs at 10:12.

Train Durham to Washington from R 921 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Durham to Washington on 26 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	09:27	Durham Station	7h 4m	16:31	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	09:27	Durham Station	7h 4m	16:31	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Durham to Washington on 27 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	09:27	Durham Station	7h 4m	16:31	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	09:27	Durham Station	7h 4m	16:31	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Durham to Washington on 28 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	09:27	Durham Station	7h 4m	16:31	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	09:27	Durham Station	7h 4m	16:31	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Durham to Washington on 29 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	09:27	Durham Station	7h 4m	16:31	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	09:27	Durham Station	7h 4m	16:31	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Durham to Washington on 30 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	09:27	Durham Station	7h 4m	16:31	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	09:27	Durham Station	7h 4m	16:31	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Durham to Washington on 31 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	09:27	Durham Station	7h 4m	16:31	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	09:27	Durham Station	7h 4m	16:31	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Durham to Washington on 1 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	09:27	Durham Station	7h 4m	16:31	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	09:27	Durham Station	7h 4m	16:31	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Durham 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 7 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 698, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

7h 15mAverage duration

375 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 698 - R 2 399	Average duration7h 15m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 974 - R 1 890	Average duration7h 4m	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 776 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5776 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 974

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Durham, NC, US 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 Durham to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Durham to Washington start from R 974. The average price for this train route is around R 974. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Durham to Washington?
The average train journey time from Durham to Washington is 7h 4m, covering a distance of 364 km. The quickest train can get you there in 7h 4m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Durham to Washington route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Durham to Washington?
The earliest train from Durham to Washington departs at 09:27. And the latest train departs at 10:12.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

23/03

R 2 153

24/03

R 955

Today

R 2 153

26/03

R 1 841

27/03

R 2 830

28/03

R 2 830

29/03

R 2 830

30/03

R 2 153

The cheapest trip from Durham, NC, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 24 Mar 2026 with a price of R 955

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

You can expect to pay from R 955 to R 3 195 for a train ticket from Durham, NC, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 841, which is on 2026-03-26.