Train from Montreal to Washington, DC, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for Montreal to Washington on December 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Gare Centrale
Union StationCheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
Gare d'autocars de Montréal
Union StationFastest
Amtrak
Gare Centrale
Union StationNo tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
Gare d'autocars de Montréal
Union StationNo tags
Amtrak
Gare Centrale
Union StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 1:05 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Montreal 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 16 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $86, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33bus per day
16h 35mAverage Duration
489 milesDistance
20kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$86 - $267Average Duration16h 35m
20kg CO₂e
Average Price$102 - $405Average Duration20h 23m
72kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Montreal 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.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Montreal to Washington?

    The cheapest train tickets from Montreal to Washington start from $102. The average price for this train route is around $126. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Montreal to Washington?

    The average train ride duration from Montreal to Washington is 20h 23m, covering a distance of 488 miles (787 km). The quickest train can get you there in 19h 19m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators service the Montreal to Washington route?

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Montreal to Washington?

    The earliest train departs from Montreal to Washington at 11:10am. And the latest train departs at 11:10am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
11/28
$160
11/29
$202
Today
$306
12/01
$132
12/02
$151
12/03
$113
12/04
$167
12/05
$188
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Montreal to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $113

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

You can expect to pay from $113 to $447 for a train ticket from Montreal to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $113 which is on 2025-12-03.

People from around the world trust Busbud