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Trip Overview

The average train between Durham and Washington DC takes 8h 58m and the fastest train takes 7h. There is at least one train per day from Durham to Washington DC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 58m
Duration
333 mi
Distance
$211
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Durham to Washington DC train times

Trains run once daily between Durham and Washington DC. The service departs Durham at 9:27 AM in the morning, which arrives into Washington DC at 05:37:00. All services require a transfer at Alexandria and take an average of 8h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority20h 10m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 8m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 8m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 8m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 8m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 8m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Durham to Washington DC? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 333.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Washington DC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Alexandria once daily. Tickets cost $170–280 and the journey takes 6h 33m.

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