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There is one daily train from Washington DC to Staunton. Traveling by train from Washington DC to Staunton usually takes 3 hours and 51 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 122 mi (196 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 51m |
| Lowest price | $37.00 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Cardinal |
| Train lines | 1 |
Average score for trains from Washington to Staunton
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: the view. Cons: it's slow. Tips: enjoy the ride.
5.0
Pros: It was a relaxing ride. I love to be able to look out at the scenery. Cons: The information at the station was slow in getting up as to which gate to go. I asked a couple of employees at the station and they directed me to the last few gates. Otherwise, I would not have been near the correct gate at the time of boarding (when the information finally was displayed on the board.).
Over the past month, a train ticket between Washington and Staunton cost $48.00, on average. This price makes taking the train a budget-friendly option to get to Staunton. Booking your trip at least 19 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around $10.00 more.
Amtrak Cardinal is the one and only train line which connects Washington to Staunton. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Cardinal | 1 | 3h 51m | $72.14 |
The Amtrak Cardinal is a long distance passenger rail service from New York to Chicago, connecting a total of 31 cities. As one of Amtrak's most scenic train routes, the Cardinal is a popular train line connecting the Northeast to the Southeast, and offers top-notch comfort thanks to its seats with extra legroom, free WiFi, power outlets, and snacks available for purchase in the Cardinal Café. There are usually 1 Cardinal trips from Washington to Staunton per day, with an average trip length of 3 hours and 51 minutes.
The distance between Washington DC and Staunton is approximately 122 miles, or 196 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 51 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 Washington DC to Staunton tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. 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.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Washington DC at 10:00am and arrives in Staunton around 3 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Staunton with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Staunton to 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.
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.
Union Station
Staunton has one train station.
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