The average train between Washington DC and Springfield takes 7h 57m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington DC to Springfield. 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 3 hours between Washington DC and Springfield. The earliest departure is at 2:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Springfield at 11:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Springfield station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
Washington DC to Springfield train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Springfield train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Springfield station.
The distance between Washington DC and Springfield is 518 km. The road distance is 582 km.
You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Springfield via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New Haven in around 8h 12m.