The average train between Springfield and Washington DC takes 7h 42m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Springfield 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 every 4 hours between Springfield and Washington DC. 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 DC at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at New Haven and take an average of 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Springfield station and arriving at Washington DC station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
Springfield to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Springfield station.
Springfield to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Springfield and Washington DC is 518 km. The road distance is 585 km.
You can take a train from Springfield to Washington DC via New Haven, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 7h 10m.