How much is the train ticket from Washington to Elkhart?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Elkhart start from R 1 856. The average price for this train route is around R 5 544. 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 Elkhart?

The average train journey time from Washington to Elkhart is 21h 18m, covering a distance of 821 km. The quickest train can get you there in 15h 32m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Washington to Elkhart 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 Elkhart?

The earliest train from Washington to Elkhart departs at 07:50. And the latest train departs at 15:57.

Train Washington to Elkhart from R 1 773 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Washington to Elkhart on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:57	Union Station	15h 32m	07:29	Elkhart Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:57	Union Station	15h 32m	07:29	Elkhart Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Elkhart on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:57	Union Station	15h 32m	07:29	Elkhart Station	CheapestFastest
Train	15:57	Union Station	15h 32m	07:29	Elkhart Station	No tags
Train	10:35	Union Station	22h 8m	08:43	Elkhart Station	No tags
Train	10:35	Union Station	22h 8m	08:43	Elkhart Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Elkhart on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:57	Union Station	15h 32m	07:29	Elkhart Station	CheapestFastest
Train	15:57	Union Station	15h 32m	07:29	Elkhart Station	No tags
Train	10:35	Union Station	22h 8m	08:43	Elkhart Station	No tags
Train	10:35	Union Station	22h 8m	08:43	Elkhart Station	No tags
Train	10:35	Union Station	22h 8m	08:43	Elkhart Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Elkhart on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:57	Union Station	15h 32m	07:29	Elkhart Station	CheapestFastest
Train	15:57	Union Station	15h 32m	07:29	Elkhart Station	No tags
Train	10:35	Union Station	22h 8m	08:43	Elkhart Station	No tags
Train	10:35	Union Station	22h 8m	08:43	Elkhart Station	No tags
Train	10:35	Union Station	22h 8m	08:43	Elkhart Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Elkhart on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:57	Union Station	15h 32m	07:29	Elkhart Station	CheapestFastest
Train	15:57	Union Station	15h 32m	07:29	Elkhart Station	No tags
Train	10:20	Union Station	22h 23m	08:43	Elkhart Station	No tags
Train	10:20	Union Station	22h 23m	08:43	Elkhart Station	No tags
Train	10:20	Union Station	22h 23m	08:43	Elkhart Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 7:17 AM EST.

Get from Washington to Elkhart

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 21 hours 18 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 856, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

21h 18mAverage duration

821 kmDistance

75kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 620 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5620 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 1 856

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 Elkhart 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 Elkhart?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Elkhart start from R 1 856. The average price for this train route is around R 5 544. 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 Elkhart?
The average train journey time from Washington to Elkhart is 21h 18m, covering a distance of 821 km. The quickest train can get you there in 15h 32m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Elkhart 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 Elkhart?
The earliest train from Washington to Elkhart departs at 07:50. And the latest train departs at 15:57.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

30/11

R 3 651

01/12

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Today

R 2 510

03/12

R 1 773

04/12

R 1 773

05/12

R 2 089

06/12

R 1 773

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The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Elkhart was searched and found on 03 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 773

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 Elkhart as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 773 to R 38 225 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Elkhart based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 773, which is on 2025-12-03.