Richmond → Washington DC
5 trains on this corridor — fastest 2h on the Silver Meteor, fares from $31. Compare timetables and classes below, then book with our rail desk.
Trains on route
5
Fastest
2h · Silver Meteor
Cheapest (indicative)
from $31 · Carolinian
Origin stations
RVR
Amtrak · Long-Distance · Daily · ~66% on-time
06:00
Richmond Staples Mill Road (RVR)
08:00
Washington Union Station (WAS)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Roomette (Sleeper)
Private room for 1–2
indicative
Bedroom (Sleeper)
Private room with en-suite
indicative
Amtrak · Long-Distance · Daily · ~64% on-time
11:45
Richmond Staples Mill Road (RVR)
13:50
Washington Union Station (WAS)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Roomette (Sleeper)
Private room for 1–2
indicative
Bedroom (Sleeper)
Private room with en-suite
indicative
Amtrak · Long-Distance · Daily · ~60% on-time
13:15
Richmond Staples Mill Road (RVR)
15:35
Washington Union Station (WAS)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Roomette (Sleeper)
Private room for 1–2
indicative
Bedroom (Sleeper)
Private room with en-suite
indicative
Amtrak · Intercity · Daily · ~71% on-time
14:35
Richmond Staples Mill Road (RVR)
16:35
Washington Union Station (WAS)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Business Class
Extra legroom
indicative
Amtrak · Intercity · Daily · ~68% on-time
17:05
Richmond Staples Mill Road (RVR)
19:05
Washington Union Station (WAS)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Business Class
Extra legroom
indicative
The Silver Meteor covers Richmond to Washington DC in about 2h, departing Richmond Staples Mill Road at 06:00. Schedules are indicative — we confirm live timings before booking.
Indicative fares start from $31 on the Carolinian. Amtrak fares are dynamic and rise as seats sell, so exact pricing is confirmed at booking. Business Class, First Class and sleeper accommodations cost more.
Our timetable lists 5 services on this corridor: Silver Meteor, Silver Star, Floridian, Carolinian, Palmetto. Frequencies vary by day of week and season.
Send an enquiry from any train on this page — our rail desk confirms live availability, holds the best class for your budget, and issues tickets through the operator’s official or authorised channels, with support for changes and refunds afterwards.
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Schedules and fares shown are indicative, compiled from official operator timetables. Rail operators adjust timings, fares and running days without notice — our rail desk confirms live availability and exact pricing before any booking is ticketed.