DC → AL · about 660 miles
Washington to Birmingham train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Washington to Birmingham. The fastest takes 19 hours 15 minutes; every train leaves at 6:30 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 19h 15m
- Leaves at
- 6:30 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Washington Union Station and arrives at Birmingham. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 PM | 12:45 PM +1 day | 19h 15m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Washington Where you get off in Birmingham The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Washington
Where the train stops in Birmingham
Return trip: Birmingham to Washington
Questions
How long is the train from Washington to Birmingham?
The fastest direct train takes 19 hours 15 minutes; the typical trip is 19 hours 15 minutes.
What time is the first train from Washington to Birmingham?
Every departure is at 6:30 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Washington to Birmingham?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Washington?
Trains to Birmingham leave from Washington (Union Station).