The average train between Ottawa and Washington DC takes 24h 15m and the fastest train takes 22h 55m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Ottawa 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Ottawa and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 7:45 AM which arrives into Washington DC at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Montréal and take an average of 24h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Ottawa station and arriving at Washington DC station via Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 15m.
Ottawa to Washington DC train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Washington DC train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Ottawa and Washington DC is 732.9 km. The road distance is 1,160 km.
You can take a train from Ottawa to Washington DC via Montréal, Montreal Central Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 18h 23m.
