DC → VT · about 436 miles
Washington to Essex Junction train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Washington to Essex Junction. The fastest takes 12 hours 8 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:25 AM and the last at 8:10 AM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 12h 08m
- First train
- 5:25 AM
- Last train
- 8:10 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Washington Union Station and arrives at Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:25 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 53m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:25 AM | 8:18 PM | 12h 53m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:30 AM | 8:18 PM | 12h 48m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 14 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:33 AM | 8:18 PM | 12h 45m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:08 AM | 8:18 PM | 12h 10m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:10 AM | 8:18 PM | 12h 08m | Mon–Thu from Dec 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Washington Where you get off in Essex Junction The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Washington
Where the train stops in Essex Junction
- Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station Map of Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Essex Junction to Washington
Questions
How long is the train from Washington to Essex Junction?
The fastest direct train takes 12 hours 8 minutes; the typical trip is 12 hours 48 minutes.
What time is the first train from Washington to Essex Junction?
The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 8:10 AM (Mon–Thu).
Which rail companies go from Washington to Essex Junction?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Washington?
Trains to Essex Junction leave from Washington (Union Station).