The average train between Washington DC and Cleveland takes 10h 58m and the fastest train takes 10h 56m. There is at least one train per day from Washington DC to Cleveland. 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 once daily between Washington DC and Cleveland. The earliest departure is at 3:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 3:57 PM which arrives into Cleveland at 2:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 10h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Cleveland station via Cleveland Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
Washington DC to Cleveland train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Cleveland train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
The distance between Washington DC and Cleveland is 490.2 km. The road distance is 693 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Cleveland Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 10h 48m.