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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: May 25 atDeparture city: CincinnatiDeparture location: Union TerminalArrival time: May 25 atDestination city: WashingtonDestination location: Union StationOperated by: Amtrak
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Cincinnati to WashingtonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 15 hours 7 minutes and with fares starting at just $78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Cincinnati to Washington: Trip Overview
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Based on 5137 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 $78.00
Cincinnati to Washington Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cincinnati to Washington was searched and found on May 21, 2025 with a price of $163To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cincinnati to Washington, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $163 to $470 for a train ticket from Cincinnati to Washington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $196 which is on 2025-05-25.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Cincinnati and Washington is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Washington.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Washington, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Washington while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
What's the cheapest way to go from Cincinnati to Washington?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Cincinnati and Washington is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $98 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $78. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Washington, choose the train, as it will take you from Cincinnati to Washington in about 15h 7m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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