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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: August 12 atDeparture city: AustinDeparture location: Austin, TXArrival time: August 14 atDestination city: WashingtonDestination location: Union StationOperated by: Amtrak
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- Departure time: August 12 atDeparture city: AustinDeparture location: Austin, TXArrival time: August 14 atDestination city: WashingtonDestination location: Union StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: August 12 atDeparture city: AustinDeparture location: Austin, TXArrival time: August 14 atDestination city: WashingtonDestination location: Union StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: August 12 atDeparture city: AustinDeparture location: Austin, TXArrival time: August 14 atDestination city: WashingtonDestination location: Union StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Austin to WashingtonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 2 days, 1 hour 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $128, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Austin, TX, US to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview
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Based on 5383 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $194
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The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Aug 11, 2025 with a price of $326To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Austin, TX, US to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $326 to $1,795 for a train ticket from Austin, TX, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $342 which is on 2025-08-12.
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Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Austin to Washington is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Washington, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Austin and Washington, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
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Did you know?
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
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