Train Travel in District of Columbia
Washington Union Station is the second-busiest Amtrak station in the country and the southern anchor of the Northeast Corridor.
Passenger rail services with at least one stop in District of Columbia.
Regularly served stations in our research index.
U.S. census/transit region for connecting service.
Routes serving District of Columbia
The following passenger rail services call at one or more stations in District of Columbia. Routes range from short-haul commuter rail systems to transcontinental long-distance trains; the table below sorts by service type.
Stations in District of Columbia
The station index covers 1 facilities in District of Columbia, from large urban union stations to rural flag stops.
Travel notes
District of Columbia is part of the Mid-Atlantic region. Riders connecting between routes within the state can use any of the major hubs above for cross-platform or short-walk transfers, depending on the station. For onward travel beyond the rail network, intercity bus and connecting Thruway services often complement the train; consult the operator for current connecting itineraries.
Ticket types, on-board facilities and fare structures differ between Amtrak and each commuter operator; consult the operating agency for those details.