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
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.
Boarding Gate Closing Time
Union Station's boarding gates close 3 minutes before train departure time. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to get to the station so you don't miss your train.
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
For Nursing Mothers
Nursing mothers can breastfeed or use a breast pump anywhere in an Amtrak station or on board an Amtrak train. In addition, a Mamava XL Lactation Pod is available at Washington Union Station in the East Concourse near the women's restrooms and vending machines.
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.
