Trains tickets from Lincoln, NE, US to Washington, DC, US

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TodayAug 9
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MonAug 11
from $349
TueAug 12
from $349
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FriAug 15
from $376
SatAug 16

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Lincoln
    Departure location: Lincoln Station - Haymarket
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Lincoln
    Departure location: Lincoln Station - Haymarket
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Lincoln, NE, US to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$421
Average train trip duration1d 8h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure3:27am
Distance1050 miles (1692 km)

Lincoln to Washington Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lincoln, NE, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Aug 11, 2025 with a price of $336

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

You can expect to pay from $336 to $1,091 for a train ticket from Lincoln, NE, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $336 which is on 2025-08-11.

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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln to Washington while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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

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