Washington, DC
Union Station
Train Station - Station Building (with waiting room)
Boarding gates posted 15 minutes before departure.
50 Massachusetts Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20002-4214
Amtrak Alerts Information and updates affecting travel
- Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) Long Bridge Project Impacts Amtrak Service
- Effective January 12, 2026
Avoid the crowds — get gate and track notifications for this station right on your phone. Just download the Amtrak app and make sure "Trip Updates & Status" is enabled in the settings. Boarding gates are usually posted 15 minutes prior to a train's departure.
Arrive In Downtown Washington, DC
A soaring Beaux-Arts masterpiece designed by famed architect and planner Daniel Burnham, Union Station was a key element in a City Beautiful plan to remake the nation's capital.
Local Points of Interest
- National Mall & U.S Capitol
- Union Market
- National Gallery of Art
Top Destinations from Washington, DC
- Boston, MA
- New York, NY
- Philadelphia, PA
Station Details
Metropolitan Lounge
The Metropolitan Lounge in Washington, DC is open Monday to Friday from 4:45 am to 8:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 5:00 am to. 9:30 pm. The lounge is available to Amtrak Guest Rewards Select Executive and Select Plus members, Acela First Class and private room customers and Single Visit Lounge Pass holders with same-day reservations. Amtrak customers may purchase a Single Visit Pass for $35.
Metropolitan Lounge
The Metropolitan Lounge in Washington, DC is open Monday to Friday from 4:45 am to 8:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 5:00 am to. 9:30 pm. The lounge is available to Amtrak Guest Rewards Select Executive and Select Plus members, Acela First Class and private room customers and Single Visit Lounge Pass holders with same-day reservations. Amtrak customers may purchase a Single Visit Pass for $35.
Connections
Pick Up/Drop Off
- Located via the Massachusetts Avenue exit.
Local and Regional Transit
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
- DC Streetcar
- Virginia Railway Express (VRE)
- Maryland Area Rail Commuter (MARC)
Bikeshare
On-Site Bike Parking
Bike racks are available.
Reserve Parking
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Reserve Parking
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Route Highlights
Acela
High-speed ride and premium comfort with more space and legroom than typical airline seating. Downtown-to-downtown service between Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
Northeast Regional
Spacious seats, free Wi-Fi and power outlets at your seat. Downtown-to-downtown service up and down the Northeast Corridor.
Vermonter
Running from Washington, DC, to northern Vermont, this train makes it easy to experience scenic vistas, New England charm and world-famous ski resorts.
Floridian
Journeys across Indiana and Ohio, along the historic B&O line through the Potomac Valley to Washington, and then across the south towards Florida’s beaches, cities and family attractions.
