How much is the train ticket from Washington to West Palm Beach?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to West Palm Beach start from R 1 858. The average price for this train route is around R 3 355. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Washington to West Palm Beach?

The average train journey time from Washington to West Palm Beach is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 1385 km. The quickest train can get you there in 21h 46m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Washington to West Palm Beach route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to West Palm Beach?

The earliest train from Washington to West Palm Beach departs at 13:48. And the latest train departs at 19:24.

Train Washington to West Palm Beach from R 1 775 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Washington to West Palm Beach on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	13:48	Union Station	1d 2h	16:31	West Palm Beach, FL	Cheapest
Train	19:24	Union Station	21h 46m	17:10	West Palm Beach, FL	Fastest
Train	13:48	Union Station	1d 2h	16:31	West Palm Beach, FL	No tags

Next departures from Washington to West Palm Beach on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	13:48	Union Station	1d 2h	16:31	West Palm Beach, FL	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 1:11 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to West Palm Beach

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach West Palm Beach. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 156, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d 2hAverage duration

1385 kmDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 156 - R 5 704	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 858 - R 37 566	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 126kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 650 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5650 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 858

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to West Palm Beach by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Washington to West Palm Beach?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to West Palm Beach start from R 1 858. The average price for this train route is around R 3 355. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to West Palm Beach?
The average train journey time from Washington to West Palm Beach is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 1385 km. The quickest train can get you there in 21h 46m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington to West Palm Beach route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to West Palm Beach?
The earliest train from Washington to West Palm Beach departs at 13:48. And the latest train departs at 19:24.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

14/12

R 3 221

15/12

R 3 221

Today

R 3 221

17/12

R 3 221

18/12

R 7 235

19/12

R 5 874

20/12

R 4 772

21/12

R 2 136

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to West Palm Beach was searched and found on 21 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 136

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 West Palm Beach as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 2 136 to R 29 558 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to West Palm Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 136, which is on 2025-12-21.