The average train between Springfield and Washington takes 7h 44m and the fastest train takes 6h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Springfield to Washington. 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 every 4 hours between Springfield and Washington. The earliest departure is at 4:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Springfield is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at New Haven and take an average of 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Washington. However, there are services departing from Springfield station and arriving at Washington station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
Springfield to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
Springfield to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Book your Springfield to Washington train tickets online with Amtrak and Amtrak Acela.
The distance between Springfield and Washington is 518 km. The road distance is 579 km.
You can take a train from Springfield to Washington Union Station via New Haven and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 54m.