AL → DC · about 660 miles
Birmingham to Washington train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Birmingham to Washington. The fastest takes 19 hours 23 minutes; every train leaves at 5:24 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 19h 23m
- Leaves at
- 5:24 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Birmingham and arrives at Washington Union Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:24 PM | 1:47 PM +1 day | 19h 23m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Birmingham Where you get off in Washington The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Birmingham
Where the train stops in Washington
Return trip: Washington to Birmingham
Questions
How long is the train from Birmingham to Washington?
The fastest direct train takes 19 hours 23 minutes; the typical trip is 19 hours 23 minutes.
What time is the first train from Birmingham to Washington?
Every departure is at 5:24 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Birmingham to Washington?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Birmingham?
Trains to Washington leave from Birmingham Amtrak station.