IN → DC · about 536 miles
Lafayette to Washington train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from Lafayette to Washington. The fastest takes 20 hours 48 minutes; every train leaves at 9:56 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 20h 48m
- Leaves at
- 9:56 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Lafayette Amtrak Station 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:56 PM | 6:44 PM +1 day | 20h 48m | Tue, Thu, Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Lafayette Where you get off in Washington The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Lafayette
Where the train stops in Washington
Return trip: Washington to Lafayette
Questions
How long is the train from Lafayette to Washington?
The fastest direct train takes 20 hours 48 minutes; the typical trip is 20 hours 48 minutes.
What time is the first train from Lafayette to Washington?
Every departure is at 9:56 PM (Tue, Thu, Sat).
Which rail companies go from Lafayette to Washington?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Lafayette?
Trains to Washington leave from Lafayette Amtrak Station.