Washington is served by 1 regularly catalogued passenger rail station and 13 distinct intercity or commuter rail services.
City Rail Profile
- State
- District of Columbia
- Region
- Mid-Atlantic
- Stations indexed
- 1
- Routes calling
- 13
Stations in Washington
Each rail facility in Washington is listed below. Staffing, checked baggage and boarding facilities vary by station; confirm them with the operating agency.
Services calling at Washington
The following passenger rail services are recorded as calling at Washington in their published schedule feeds.
| Route | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Acela | Acela (High-Speed Rail) | Amtrak |
| Northeast Regional | Regional Intercity | Amtrak |
| Cardinal | Long-Distance | Amtrak |
| Crescent | Long-Distance | Amtrak |
| Silver Star | Long-Distance | Amtrak |
| Silver Meteor | Long-Distance | Amtrak |
| Palmetto | Regional Intercity | Amtrak |
| Carolinian | Regional Intercity | Amtrak |
| Vermonter | Regional Intercity | Amtrak |
| Capitol Limited | Long-Distance | Amtrak |
| Floridian | Long-Distance | Amtrak |
| MARC Train | Commuter Rail | Maryland Transit Administration |
| Virginia Railway Express | Commuter Rail | PRTC/NVTC |
Travel context for Washington
Within District of Columbia, Washington is one of 1 rail-served cities this index tracks. The wider Mid-Atlantic region anchors 13 services through this state. Travelers planning longer trips usually change at the nearest hub city; for Washington that is most often the largest connecting facility on the calling routes listed above.
If you are routing a complete itinerary, the District of Columbia state hub aggregates every route and station in this state on a single page. The operators directory describes the different commuter and intercity carriers serving the state.
Booking and station access
RailRover does not sell tickets. To book travel from Washington, consult the operating agency directly using the operator links in the table above.
Travelers using Washington as a connecting hub should review the baggage policy and the onboard Wi-Fi and power outlet field guide before boarding.