Train from Milwaukee to Washington, DC, US: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Milwaukee to Washington on 29 November
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Milwaukee to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 23 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just £70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26bus per day
23h 5mAverage duration
632 milesDistance
25kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£70 - £275Average duration23h 5m
25kg CO₂e
Average price£85 - £383Average duration1d 2h
93kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Milwaukee to Washington, DC, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Milwaukee to Washington?

    The cheapest train tickets from Milwaukee to Washington start from £85. The average price for this train route is around £195. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Milwaukee to Washington?

    The average train journey time from Milwaukee to Washington is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 635 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 21h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Milwaukee to Washington route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Milwaukee to Washington?

    The earliest train from Milwaukee to Washington departs at 08:05. And the latest train departs at 15:10.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
26/11
£159
27/11
£138
Today
£227
29/11
£225
30/11
£227
01/12
£120
02/12
No data
03/12
£81
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Milwaukee to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £81

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

You can expect to pay from £81 to £718 for a train ticket from Milwaukee to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £81, which is on 2025-12-03.

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