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

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Tucson to Washington on 8 January
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Tucson 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 2 days, 8 hours and with fares starting at just R 3 181, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
2d 8hAverage duration
3134 kmDistance
78kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 3 181 - R 16 539Average duration2d 8h
78kg CO₂e
Average priceR 4 372 - R 15 689Average duration3d 2h
286kg CO₂e

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

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from Tucson to Washington?

    The cheapest train tickets from Tucson to Washington start from R 4 372. The average price for this train route is around R 8 232. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train journey time from Tucson to Washington is 3d 2h, covering a distance of 3141 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3d 2h and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from Tucson to Washington departs at 08:53. And the latest train departs at 08:53.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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R 6 035
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R 4 510
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Tucson to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 10 Jan 2026 with a price of R 4 510

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

You can expect to pay from R 4 510 to R 36 616 for a train ticket from Tucson to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 4 510, which is on 2026-01-10.

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