The distance between Washington DC and Miami is approximately 927 miles, or 1491 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 24 hours and 53 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 23 hours and 14 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Trains leave the station in Washington DC twice a day, so thre are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Miami with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Miami to Washington DC. If you're not not set on traveling by train, you could always take the bus from Washington DC to Miami for £57.41.