How much does a train ticket from Washington to Wilmington cost?

The average train ticket price from Washington to Wilmington is $31. The best way to find train tickets from Washington to Wilmington is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Washington to Wilmington?

A train trip between Washington and Wilmington is around 1h 29m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 98 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Washington and Wilmington?

The number of trains from Washington to Wilmington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 31. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Washington to Wilmington by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Washington to Wilmington?

When taking the train from Washington to Wilmington, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

Train Washington to Wilmington from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Wilmington on September 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:12pm	Union Station	1h 31m	8:43pm	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
12:55pm	Union Station	1h 10m	2:05pm	Wilmington Station	Fastest
12:00pm	Union Station	1h 28m	1:28pm	Wilmington Station	No tags
12:55pm	Union Station	1h 10m	2:05pm	Wilmington Station	No tags
12:00pm	Union Station	1h 28m	1:28pm	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Wilmington on September 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:23am	Union Station	1h 33m	7:56am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
12:55pm	Union Station	1h 10m	2:05pm	Wilmington Station	Fastest
4:54am	Union Station	1h 19m	6:13am	Wilmington Station	No tags
6:23am	Union Station	1h 33m	7:56am	Wilmington Station	No tags
4:54am	Union Station	1h 19m	6:13am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Wilmington on September 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:23am	Union Station	1h 33m	7:56am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
12:55pm	Union Station	1h 10m	2:05pm	Wilmington Station	Fastest
4:54am	Union Station	1h 19m	6:13am	Wilmington Station	No tags
6:23am	Union Station	1h 33m	7:56am	Wilmington Station	No tags
4:54am	Union Station	1h 19m	6:13am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Wilmington on September 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:10pm	Union Station	1h 27m	10:37pm	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
1:58pm	Union Station	1h 15m	3:13pm	Wilmington Station	Fastest
5:22am	Union Station	1h 29m	6:51am	Wilmington Station	No tags
7:50am	Union Station	1h 18m	9:08am	Wilmington Station	No tags
5:22am	Union Station	1h 29m	6:51am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Wilmington on September 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:30pm	Union Station	1h 31m	10:01pm	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
12:55pm	Union Station	1h 10m	2:05pm	Wilmington Station	Fastest
4:54am	Union Station	1h 19m	6:13am	Wilmington Station	No tags
6:23am	Union Station	1h 33m	7:56am	Wilmington Station	No tags
4:54am	Union Station	1h 19m	6:13am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Wilmington on September 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:30pm	Union Station	1h 31m	10:01pm	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
12:55pm	Union Station	1h 10m	2:05pm	Wilmington Station	Fastest
4:54am	Union Station	1h 19m	6:13am	Wilmington Station	No tags
6:23am	Union Station	1h 33m	7:56am	Wilmington Station	No tags
4:54am	Union Station	1h 19m	6:13am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Wilmington on October 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:23am	Union Station	1h 33m	7:56am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
12:55pm	Union Station	1h 10m	2:05pm	Wilmington Station	Fastest
4:54am	Union Station	1h 19m	6:13am	Wilmington Station	No tags
6:23am	Union Station	1h 33m	7:56am	Wilmington Station	No tags
4:54am	Union Station	1h 19m	6:13am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:21 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Wilmington.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $42	Average Duration2h 21m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$13 - $346	Average Duration1h 29m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Wilmington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 2 hours 21 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

2h 21mAverage Duration

$19Cheapest ticket

4kgCO₂ emissions

Train Washington, DC, US to Wilmington, DE: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$31

Average train trip duration1h 29m

Number of daily trains31

Earliest train departure4:50am

Distance97 miles (156 km)

Latest train departure10:00pm

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,477 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Customers have reported issues with the train car bathroom doors not opening and discomfort caused by a homeless person at the Union Station Amtrak station. Some customers also experienced delays in receiving their emailed tickets after purchase.

Amtrak Washington Wilmington recent customer reviews

Hello I am a disabled person iam on a walker when I first got there I was helped on ,but left to get of by myself an I couldn't the other passengers had to get my bags of for me an help me off

Charles M.

August 24, 2023

I got a great deal on my ticket, but the train car bathroom doors wouldn't open. At the Union Station Amtrak station, there was a homeless person sitting at the entrance to the Women's room making me too uncomfortable to go in.

Wendy D.

April 10, 2023

Reliable and safe

Abdul Rashid S.

December 17, 2023

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

Washington to Wilmington Train

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Washington, DC, US and Wilmington, DE?

Stops in Washington, DC, US

A - Union Station

Stops in Wilmington, DE

A - Wilmington Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Washington, DC, US - Wilmington, DE

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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

09/22

$28

09/23

$11

Today

$17

09/25

$11

09/26

$53

09/27

$28

09/28

No data

09/29

$17

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on Sep 23, 2025 with a price of $11

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

You can expect to pay from $11 to $444 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-09-25.

Usually Amtrak Acela will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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 Washington to Wilmington 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.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Wilmington, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Washington and Wilmington, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Washington to Wilmington, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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.

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.

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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