How much is the train ticket from Houston to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Houston to Washington start from $237. The average price for this train route is around $314. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Houston to Washington?

The average train ride duration from Houston to Washington is 2d , covering a distance of 1217 miles (1963 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Houston to Washington route?

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

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Houston to Washington?

The earliest train departs from Houston to Washington at 12:10pm. And the latest train departs at 12:10pm.

Train Houston to Washington from $263 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Houston to Washington on December 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	12:10pm	Amtrak Station	2d	1:47pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:10pm	Amtrak Station	2d	1:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Washington on December 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	12:10pm	Amtrak Station	2d	1:47pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:10pm	Amtrak Station	2d	1:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Washington on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	12:10pm	Amtrak Station	2d	1:47pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:10pm	Amtrak Station	2d	1:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:59 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Houston 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, 16 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $137, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

43bus per day

1d 16hAverage Duration

1204 milesDistance

49kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$137 - $607	Average Duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 49kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$237 - $1,129	Average Duration2d	CO₂ emissions 179kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5637 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $237

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Houston, 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.

How much is the train ticket from Houston to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Houston to Washington start from $237. The average price for this train route is around $314. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Houston to Washington?
The average train ride duration from Houston to Washington is 2d , covering a distance of 1217 miles (1963 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Houston to Washington route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Houston to Washington?
The earliest train departs from Houston to Washington at 12:10pm. And the latest train departs at 12:10pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/09

$930

12/10

No data

Today

No data

12/12

$409

12/13

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12/14

$263

12/15

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12/16

$397

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 14, 2025 with a price of $263

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

You can expect to pay from $263 to $1,214 for a train ticket from Houston, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $263 which is on 2025-12-14.