Washington Union

Washington Union

Description

Washington Union Station, known locally as Union Station, is a major train station, transportation hub, and leisure destination in Washington, D.C. Designed by Daniel Burnham and opened in 1907, it is Amtrak's second-busiest station and North America's 13th-busiest railroad station. The station is the southern terminus of the Northeast Corridor, an electrified rail line extending north through major cities including Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston, and the busiest passenger rail line in the nation. In 2015, it served just under five million passengers.

Hours

Station Building: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Daily

Location

50 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Washington, DC, 20002

Timezone

America/New_York

Routes Served Count

22

Official Links

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History

Washington Union Station, known locally as Union Station, is a major train station, transportation hub, and leisure destination in Washington, D.C. Designed by Daniel Burnham and opened in 1907, it is Amtrak's second-busiest station and North America's 13th-busiest railroad station. The station is the southern terminus of the Northeast Corridor, an electrified rail line extending north through major cities including Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston, and the busiest passenger rail line in the nation. In 2015, it served just under five million passengers.

Servicing Routes

Acela

Acela

Travel on Amtrak’s Acela between cities such as Boston, New York City and Washington D.C. Enjoy comfort at speeds of up to 160 mph.

Stations Served: 139

Travel Time: 7 hours

Major Stops: Boston Bar, Boston Back Bay, Boston North, Boston South, Washington...

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: DC, MA, NY

Adirondack

Adirondack

The Amtrak Adirondack train travels daily from New York City, through the wine country of the Hudson Valley, into Montreal.

Stations Served: 120

Travel Time: 10 hours

Major Stops: Hudson, Montreal

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: NY

Borealis

Borealis

Take the Borealis train between St. Paul/Minneapolis and Chicago with stops in Glenview, La Crosse, Milwaukee & Winona. Book your trip today.

Stations Served: 407

Travel Time: 7 hours 24 minutes

Major Stops: Castle Air Museum, Amherst, Amsterdam, Armstrong, Anniston...

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: IL

Cardinal

Cardinal

Take the Cardinal train between Chicago and New York City with stops in Cincinnati, Indianapolis & more. Book your trip today.

Stations Served: 316

Travel Time: 26 hours 30 minutes

Major Stops: Chicago Union, Cincinnati, Indianapolis

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: IL, NY, OH

Carolinian

Carolinian

Take the Carolinian train between Charlotte and New York City with stops in Raleigh, Durham & more. Book today.

Stations Served: 108

Travel Time: 13 hours 30 minutes

Major Stops: Charlo, Charlotte, Charlottesville, Raleigh Union, Durham-UNH...

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: NY, NC

Cascades

Cascades

The Amtrak Cascades train runs from Vancouver through Washington and Oregon to help you witness the Northwest’s beautiful cities and natural attracti…

Stations Served: 64

Travel Time: 10 hours 25 minutes

Major Stops: Vancouver, Vancouver Pacific Central, Washington, Washington Union, Oregon City

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: DC, OR, WA

Coast Starlight

Coast Starlight

The Amtrak Coast Starlight train transports you in comfort from Seattle to Los Angeles. See unsurpassed scenery like snow-capped Cascades, city life …

Stations Served: 117

Travel Time: 35 hours

Major Stops: Seattle King Street, Los Angeles Union, Yemassee

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: CA, WA

Crescent

Crescent

The Amtrak Crescent train offers convenient trips between New York City and New Orleans with Trail & Rails program onboard from Atlanta, GA to Ne…

Stations Served: 117

Travel Time: 30 hours

Major Stops: New Orleans, Atlanta Peachtree

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: GA, NY, LA

Downeaster

Downeaster

The Amtrak Downeaster train runs every day along the New England shoreline between Boston and Brunswick, ME with a cafe car, free WiFi and eTicketing.

Stations Served: 47

Travel Time: 3 hours 25 minutes

Major Stops: Boston Bar, Boston Back Bay, Boston North, Boston South, Brunswick...

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: MA

Empire Builder

Empire Builder

Take the Empire Builder train between Washington state and Chicago with stops in Seattle, Portland, Minneapolis & more. Book your trip today.

Stations Served: 255

Travel Time: 46 hours

Major Stops: Washington, Washington Union, Chicago Union, Seattle King Street, Portland...

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: DC, IL, OR, WA

Ethan Allen Express

Ethan Allen Express

The Amtrak Ethan Allen Express train runs daily from Albany to NYC and Burlington, taking you to all the outdoor adventures of upstate New York and V…

Stations Served: 133

Travel Time: 7 hours 34 minutes

Major Stops: Albany-Rensselaer, Albany, Burlington, Burlington, Burlington...

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: NY, VT

Floridian

Floridian

Take the Floridian train between Chicago and Miami with stops in Pittsburgh, Washington, DC, Savannah & more. Take the Floridian in Florida. Book…

Stations Served: 264

Travel Time: 47 hours

Major Stops: Chicago Union, Miami, Miami, Pittsburgh, Washington...

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: DC, IL, WA, FL

Illinois Services

Illinois Services

Take the Illinois Services trains between Chicago and various statewide destinations with stops in St. Louis, Quincy & more. Book your trip today.

Stations Served: 416

Travel Time: 5 hours 30 minutes

Major Stops: Chicago Union, Castle Air Museum, Amherst, Amsterdam, Armstrong...

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: IL

Keystone Service

Keystone Service

The Amtrak Keystone Service train runs between New York City and Harrisburg by way of Philadelphia; a great way to discover the Pennsylvania Corridor.

Stations Served: 108

Travel Time: 3 hours 50 minutes

Major Stops: Harrisburg, Philadelphia 30th Street, Philadelphia North

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: NY, PA

Lake Shore Limited

Lake Shore Limited

Take the Lake Shore Limited train between Chicago and Boston with stops in New York City, Albany & more. Book your trip today.

Stations Served: 317

Travel Time: 19 hours

Major Stops: Chicago Union, Boston Bar, Boston Back Bay, Boston North, Boston South...

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: IL, MA, NY

Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner

Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner

Take the Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner trains between Chicago and Kansas City without the need to transfer trains in St. Louis. Book your tri…

Stations Served: 428

Travel Time: 11 hours 45 minutes

Major Stops: Lincoln, Lincoln, Chicago Union, Kansas City, Castle Air Museum...

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: IL, KS, MO

Maple Leaf

Maple Leaf

The Amtrak Maple Leaf train runs from Toronto, Canada to New York City through the Hudson River Valley and the Finger Lakes region, nearby the Niagar…

Stations Served: 121

Travel Time: 12 hours 30 minutes

Major Stops: Toronto Union, Hudson

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: NY

Missouri River Runner

Missouri River Runner

Take the Missouri River Runner train between Kansas City and St. Louis with stops in Kirkwood, Jefferson City & more. Book your trip today.

Stations Served: 279

Travel Time: 5 hours 40 minutes

Major Stops: Kansas City, Castle Air Museum, Amherst, Amsterdam, Armstrong...

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: KS, MO

Northeast Regional

Northeast Regional

The Amtrak Northeast Regional train transports you along the Northeast Corridor and beyond while avoiding I-95 traffic. Book your trip today.

Stations Served: 114

Travel Time: 12 hours 30 minutes

Major Stops:

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: CT, DE, DC, MD, MA, NJ, NY, NC, PA, RI, SC, VA

Pennsylvanian

Pennsylvanian

Take the Pennsylvanian train between Pittsburgh and New York City with stops in Harrisburg, Philadelphia & more. Book your trip today.

Stations Served: 111

Travel Time: 9 hours 20 minutes

Major Stops: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Philadelphia 30th Street, Philadelphia North

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: NY, PA

Silver Service Palmetto

Silver Service Palmetto

Take the Silver Meteor / Palmetto trains between New York City and Florida with stops in Miami, Tampa & more. Take the Palmetto from Savannah to …

Stations Served: 127

Travel Time: 24 hours

Major Stops: Miami, Miami

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: NY, FL

Vermonter

Take the Vermonter train between Washington, D.C. and St. Albans, Vermont with stops in Burlington, New York City & more. Book your trip today.

Stations Served: 293

Travel Time: 13 hours 45 minutes

Major Stops: Washington, Washington Union, Castle Air Museum, Amherst, Amsterdam...

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: DC, NY, VT, WA

Region

District of Columbia

District of Columbia

Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia and commonly known as simply Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of th…

Population: 670.6 thousand

Median Income: $101,722

No Vehicle Access: 35.7%

Poverty Rate: 15.1%

Transit Providers: Amtrak, WMATA, DC Circulator