The average train between Washington DC and Delaware takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Washington DC to Delaware. 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 hourly between Washington DC and Delaware. The earliest departure is at 2:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Delaware at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Delaware. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Delaware station via Wilmington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Washington DC to Delaware train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Delaware train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Wilmington station.
The distance between Washington DC and Delaware is 143.5 km. The road distance is 175 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 3 hours.
