DC → VT · about 435 miles
Washington to Montpelier train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Washington to Montpelier. The fastest takes 11 hours 24 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
- 11h 24m
- First train
- 5:25 AM
- Last train
- 8:10 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Washington Union Station and arrives at Montpelier-Berlin 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 | 7:34 PM | 14h 09m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:25 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 09m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:30 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 04m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 14 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:33 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 01m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:08 AM | 7:34 PM | 11h 26m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:10 AM | 7:34 PM | 11h 24m | Mon–Thu from Dec 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Washington Where you get off in Montpelier The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Washington
Where the train stops in Montpelier
Return trip: Montpelier to Washington
Questions
How long is the train from Washington to Montpelier?
The fastest direct train takes 11 hours 24 minutes; the typical trip is 12 hours 4 minutes.
What time is the first train from Washington to Montpelier?
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 Montpelier?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Washington?
Trains to Montpelier leave from Washington (Union Station).