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

The average train ticket price from Washington to Wilmington is $42. 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 28m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 8m. 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 35. 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 train departures

Next departures for Washington to Wilmington on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	10:00pm	Union Station	1h 38m	11:38pm	Wilmington Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	10:00pm	Union Station	1h 38m	11:38pm	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Wilmington on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:40am	Union Station	1h 29m	9:09am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	12:55pm	Union Station	1h 10m	2:05pm	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	4:54am	Union Station	1h 19m	6:13am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	5:00am	Union Station	1h 27m	6:27am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	4:54am	Union Station	1h 19m	6:13am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Wilmington on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:22am	Union Station	1h 29m	6:51am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	1:58pm	Union Station	1h 15m	3:13pm	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	5:22am	Union Station	1h 29m	6:51am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	7:50am	Union Station	1h 20m	9:10am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	6:15am	Union Station	1h 33m	7:48am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Wilmington on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:05am	Union Station	1h 27m	6:32am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	6:00am	Union Station	1h 8m	7:08am	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	5:00am	Union Station	1h 15m	6:15am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	5:05am	Union Station	1h 27m	6:32am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	5:00am	Union Station	1h 15m	6:15am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:59 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Wilmington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 2 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

2h 25mAverage Duration

78 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $60	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $489	Average Duration1h 28m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

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

Washington, DC, US

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
Visit page

Wilmington, DE

A
Wilmington Station
100 French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
Visit page

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,596 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, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Washington, DC, US to Wilmington, DE by train

How much does a train ticket from Washington to Wilmington cost?
How long is the train trip from Washington to Wilmington?
How many daily trains are there between Washington and Wilmington?
Which train companies travel from Washington to Wilmington?

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/18

$28

11/19

$11

Today

$22

11/21

$39

11/22

$74

11/23

$11

11/24

$11

11/25

No data

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on Nov 19, 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 $471 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 2025-11-23.

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.