Trains tickets from Cleveland, OH, US to Washington, DC, US

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TodayJul 27
TomorrowJul 28
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WedJul 30
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ThuJul 31
from $127
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Cleveland
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Cleveland
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Cleveland
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Cleveland
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Cleveland
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cleveland to Washington.

Bus
Average Price$49 - $218Average Duration13h 10m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$52 - $330Average Duration17h 34m
45kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Cleveland to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 13 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
13h 10mAverage Duration
$49Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Train Cleveland, OH, US to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$125
Average train trip duration17h 34m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure1:54am
Distance306 miles (493 km)
Latest train departure5:50am

Cleveland to Washington Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07/25
$179
07/26
$187
Today
$103
07/28
$147
07/29
$147
07/30
$147
07/31
$121
08/01
$103
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cleveland, OH, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Jul 27, 2025 with a price of $103

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cleveland, OH, US to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $103 to $736 for a train ticket from Cleveland, OH, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $103 which is on 2025-08-01.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Cleveland 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.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Washington you take, 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 Cleveland and Washington, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Cleveland to Washington while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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