Trains tickets from Atlanta (GA) to Washington (DC), US

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TodayApr 26
from $258
TomorrowApr 27
from $190
MonApr 28
from $145
TueApr 29
from $125
WedApr 30
from $190
ThuMay 1
from $179
FriMay 2
from $157
SatMay 3
from $179

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Atlanta
    Departure location: Peachtree Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Atlanta
    Departure location: Peachtree Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Atlanta
    Departure location: Peachtree Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Atlanta
    Departure location: Peachtree Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Atlanta
    Departure location: Peachtree Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Atlanta to Washington.

Average Price$56 - $173Average Duration13h 50m
22kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$125 - $261Average Duration14h 18m
79kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Atlanta to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 13 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day
13h 50mAverage Duration
$56Cheapest ticket
22kgCO₂ emissions

Train Atlanta to Washington: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$140
Average train trip duration14h 18m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure11:29pm
Distance541 miles (871 km)

Atlanta 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
04/24
$303
04/25
$214
Today
$258
04/27
$190
04/28
$145
04/29
$125
04/30
$190
05/01
$179
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Atlanta to Washington was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $125

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

You can expect to pay from $125 to $823 for a train ticket from Atlanta to Washington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $125 which is on 2025-04-29.

About Train Travel

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 Atlanta 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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Atlanta and Washington compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Atlanta to Washington.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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.

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.

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Train from Washington to Atlanta

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