The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL
Cheapest price
$184
Average price
$186
Fastest journey
16 h 26 m
Average duration
17 h 46 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
1188 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL will cost around $186 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $184.
Of the 2 trains that leave Washington, DC for Sanford, FL on Sat, Apr 11, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 11 the direct trains cover the 1188 km distance in an average of 17 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 h 26 m .
On Sat, Apr 11 the slowest trains will take 19 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
12:24 AM16h26Washington, DC4:50 PMSanford, FL$1841One-way0 transfers
6:48 PM19h05Washington, DC1:53 PMSanford, FL$1891One-way0 transfers
12:24 AM16h26Washington, DC4:50 PMSanford, FL$1841One-way0 transfers
6:48 PM19h05Washington, DC1:53 PMSanford, FL$1891One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Washington, DC to Sanford, FL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $58, and a train costs an average of $125.
Distance: 738 miles (1188 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
$208 Average price | $187 Average price Cheapest |
18h 34m Average total duration 18h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Washington, DC to Sanford, FL train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Sanford, FL trains for today, Saturday, April 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
41 Floridian | 5:48 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 19h51 | 1:39 PM Winter Park Station, Winter Park, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
41 Floridian | 5:48 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 19h05 | 12:53 PM DeLand Station, DeLand, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
41 Floridian | 5:48 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 20h17 | 2:05 PM Orlando Station, Orlando, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 11:24 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 17h15 | 4:39 PM Winter Park Station, Winter Park, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 11:24 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 17h40 | 5:04 PM Orlando Station, Orlando, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 11:24 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 16h26 | 3:50 PM DeLand Station, DeLand, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, April 5 | |||||
![]() | 12:24 AM Washington, DC | 16h26 | 4:50 PM Sanford, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Washington, DC to Sanford, FL by train or flight
Compare train and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Apr 05
Apr 06
Apr 07
Apr 08
Apr 09
Apr 10
Apr 11
Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL
Trains from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL run on average 6 times per day, taking around 18h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $125 (€102) but you can travel from only $58 (€48) by flight.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 12:36, the last at 19:49. The fastest train covers the 738 miles (1188 km) distance in 16h 26m.
Distance 738 miles (1188 km) |
Average train duration 18h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $125 (€102) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 16h 26m |
First train 12:36 PM |
Last train 7:49 PM |
Train companies: Amtrak, Virginia Railway Express from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL trainsAmtrak, Virginia Railway Express trains will get you between Washington, DC and Sanford, FL from $58 (€48). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Amtrak
Virginia Railway Express
FAQs: Trains from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sanford, FL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
Most popular train connections from Washington, DC
More options for your journey from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

