Trains tickets from Birmingham, US to Washington, DC, US

TodayAug 5
from $273
TomorrowAug 6
from $220
ThuAug 7
from $281
FriAug 8
from $253
SatAug 9
SunAug 10
from $152
MonAug 11
from $188
TueAug 12
from $186

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 6 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham Station
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 6 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham Station
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 6 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham Station
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 6 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham Station
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 6 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham Station
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Birmingham to Washington.

Average Price$81 - $201Average Duration18h
27kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$148 - $383Average Duration19h 23m
97kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Birmingham to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 18 hours and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
18hAverage Duration
$81Cheapest ticket
27kgCO₂ emissions

Train Birmingham, US to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$188
Average train trip duration19h 23m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure5:24pm
Distance660 miles (1063 km)

Birmingham to Washington 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
08/03
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08/04
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Today
$262
08/06
$211
08/07
$270
08/08
$243
08/09
No data
08/10
$145
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Birmingham, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Aug 10, 2025 with a price of $145

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

You can expect to pay from $145 to $775 for a train ticket from Birmingham, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $145 which is on 2025-08-10.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Birmingham to Washington is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Washington, 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 Birmingham and Washington, 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 Birmingham to Washington while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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!

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.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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