How much is the train ticket from Wilmington to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Wilmington to Washington start from $13. The average price for this train route is around $57. 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 Wilmington to Washington?

The average train ride duration from Wilmington to Washington is 1h 34m, covering a distance of 97 miles (157 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 16m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators service the Wilmington to Washington route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 38 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

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

The earliest train departs from Wilmington to Washington at 12:10am. And the latest train departs at 11:17pm.

What is the best train operator from Wilmington to Washington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Wilmington to Washington?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the most timely service from Wilmington to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Wilmington to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Wilmington to Washington from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Wilmington to Washington on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:18pm	Wilmington Station	1h 32m	9:50pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	1:35pm	Wilmington Station	1h 24m	2:59pm	Union Station	Fastest
Train	1:35pm	Wilmington Station	1h 24m	2:59pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	2:39pm	Wilmington Station	1h 33m	4:12pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	2:39pm	Wilmington Station	1h 33m	4:12pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Washington on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:11am	Wilmington Station	1h 43m	6:54am	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	1:32pm	Wilmington Station	1h 20m	2:52pm	Union Station	Fastest
Train	5:11am	Wilmington Station	1h 43m	6:54am	Union Station	No tags
Train	7:03am	Wilmington Station	1h 21m	8:24am	Union Station	No tags
Train	5:57am	Wilmington Station	1h 36m	7:33am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Washington on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:57am	Wilmington Station	1h 36m	7:33am	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	1:50pm	Wilmington Station	1h 18m	3:08pm	Union Station	Fastest
Train	12:26am	Wilmington Station	1h 25m	1:51am	Union Station	No tags
Train	10:32am	Wilmington Station	1h 24m	11:56am	Union Station	No tags
Train	12:26am	Wilmington Station	1h 25m	1:51am	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington 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 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

86 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $55	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $592	Average Duration1h 34m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Wilmington, DE and Washington, DC, US?

Wilmington, DE

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Wilmington Station
100 French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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Washington, DC, US

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Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5608 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 $13

Amtrak Wilmington Washington recent customer reviews

Enjoyed the journey

Jagannatha R.

August 18, 2025

Good service, on time, etc.

Prem P B.

November 8, 2024

All went smoothly

Rima V.

July 24, 2024

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Wilmington, DE 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 Wilmington to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Wilmington to Washington start from $13. The average price for this train route is around $57. 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 Wilmington to Washington?
The average train ride duration from Wilmington to Washington is 1h 34m, covering a distance of 97 miles (157 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 16m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators service the Wilmington to Washington route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 38 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Wilmington to Washington?
The earliest train departs from Wilmington to Washington at 12:10am. And the latest train departs at 11:17pm.
What is the best train operator from Wilmington to Washington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Wilmington to Washington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Wilmington to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Wilmington to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/25

$17

11/26

$17

Today

$17

11/28

$17

11/29

$17

11/30

$53

12/01

$22

12/02

$11

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $11

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

You can expect to pay from $11 to $570 for a train ticket from Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually Amtrak Acela will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.