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Latrobe - Washington DC Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 4 daily train trips between Latrobe and Washington DC. The average train journey from Latrobe to Washington DC takes 9 hours and 53 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as 9 hours and 2 minutes.

Distance158 mi (255 km)
Fastest train9h 2m
Lowest price€64.66
Most frequent serviceAmtrak
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What is the price of a train ticket from Latrobe to Washington DC?

Over the past month, a train ticket between Latrobe and Washington cost €120.59, on average. Any tickets cheaper than €120.59 can be considered a good deal. Booking your trip at least 28 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around €58.48 more.

Average prices by travel date

€166€111€55MarApr

Over the next 30 days, the average cost of a one-way train trip from Latrobe to Washington DC will vary between €113 and €161. Planning a train trip to Washington within the upcoming week? The cheapest train ticket you can find from Latrobe over the next 7 days is €115. Make sure to book your trip as soon as possible as train fares tend to go up as you get closer to your travel date.

Monthly average prices

€162€129€97€65€32AMJJASONDJFM
You can find the lowest prices on this route during January. This time of year offers the best deals on train tickets from Latrobe to Washington DC, with the average price at just €111. Train tickets on this route are most expensive in June, when the average price goes up to €151. You can still score cheap deals below this average price, though, especially if you plan ahead and book your ticket in advance.

Prices as travel date approaches

€185€148€111€74€373020100

If you want to score the best deal, you should plan to book your train trip online on Wanderu at least 28 days ahead of time. If you do that, your train ticket to Washington from Latrobe will be about €58.48 cheaper compared to what you would pay if you book at the last minute.

Which train should you take from Latrobe to Washington DC?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Latrobe to Washington. However, there are 4 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak49h 54m€134.15
  • Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 4 Amtrak trains from Latrobe to Washington every day, as well as 4 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from €65.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there are trains that can take you the entire way from Latrobe to Washington DC. However, there are also some trips on this route that require you to board another vehicle, such as a bus or a shuttle, during your journey. This is worth paying attention to as you book your trip, since a direct train may be preferable for its speed and convenience.

The distance between Latrobe and Washington DC is approximately 158 miles, or 255 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 53 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 9 hours and 2 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 departing from Latrobe to Washington DC tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Latrobe at 08:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 4 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Washington DC to Latrobe.

City Information

Washington DC

Washington, DC is the capital of the United States, and as such, it offers many points of interest of governmental and historical value. DC is home to several iconic landmarks, including the White House where the U.S. president resides, the Capitol building that houses the meeting chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives, and the National Mall, where you can stop by the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the World War II Memorial. One of the reasons Washington, DC is among the best destinations to visit with your family is because it is home to so many world-famous museums, including the Smithsonians – 16 museums scattered across the District, most of which are open every day of the week, and even better, every single one is free.

D.C. is not just about politics and museums, though. The city’s active nightlife fittingly ranks it among the biggest party hubs in the country. Head to the vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood to check out some of the finest restaurants that the nation’s capital has to offer, or join a food tour of Georgetown to get a taste of the area’s culture along with its cuisine.

Nested between Virginia and Maryland, Washington, D.C. is a key transportation hub with three nearby airports and several bus and train stations.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Latrobe?

Main departure station: 329 McKinley Ave

There are two stations in Latrobe where you can board the train to Washington DC.

All train stations in Latrobe:

  • 329 McKinley Ave

  • Arnold Palmer Regional Airport

Where is the train station in Washington DC?

Washington, DC - Union Station - DCAUST-0

Main arrival station: Union Station

Opened more than 100 years ago in 1907, Union Station is the largest transportation hub in Washington, D.C. with almost 5 million travelers passing through it every year. As the official headquarters of Amtrak, Union Station is the main train station in the U.S. capital. It is also a major hub for intercity bus travel, serving as the main bus station in D.C. for a number of carriers, including Greyhound, BoltBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. Union Station offers easy transit connections to places all over D.C. with dedicated stops for the city’s metro, bus and streetcar services, as well as commuter rail for travelers to and from the surrounding areas. Additionally, with a full blown shopping mall on the premises, Union Station is also among the most popular shopping destinations in the nation's capital.

Train stations in Washington DC:

  • Union Station

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