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Washington Union Station

Where the Northeast Corridor meets the trains to the South and Midwest: the Floridian, Cardinal, Crescent, Silver Meteor, Palmetto and Northeast Regional all stop here.

50 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Washington, DC 2000213 routesDetails verified Oct 18, 2026

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Metropolitan Lounge

  • Where: Behind the information booth, between gates D and E
  • Hours: Open 4:45 am – 8:00 pm Monday–Friday; 5:00 am – 9:30 pm Saturday & Sunday
  • Who gets in: First Class and private room (sleeper) passengers, Guest Rewards Select Plus and Select Executive members, and Station Lounge Pass holders, all with a same-day ticket.
  • Single Visit Pass: $35 (or 1,500 Guest Rewards points)

Source: Amtrak Station Lounges

Checked baggage & services

  • Checked baggage: Offered at this station on trains that carry checked baggage. Cutoff times and hours vary.
  • Station hours, ticket office, food and accessibility: these change often, so see the official page.

Amtrak's Washington station page →

Got a layover in Washington?

Long-distance connections at Washington can leave you hours between trains. Drop your bags, park, or get out and see the city.

Luggage storage near Washington Union Station

ServiceHow it's pricedBest for
Bounce
See spots →		Flat rate per bag per dayLonger layovers and overnight stays
Online or in the app, free cancellation
LuggageHero
See spots →		Per hour or a flat daily rate per bagShort layovers of a few hours
Online or in the app

Both networks use nearby shops and hotels rather than lockers in the station. Compare the walk to the station before you book. Rates vary by location. If you only need your bags at your destination, Amtrak checked baggage is free for up to two bags.

Reserve parking near Washington Union Station
SpotHero, the parking partner on Amtrak's own station pages. Book ahead to lock in a rate.

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Cell coverage near the station

Modeled coverage on board, within 25 miles of Washington on every route that serves it.

CarrierCoverage mixSolidSpottyDead zone
AT&T100%0%0.0 mi
T-Mobile97%3%0.0 mi
Verizon92%8%0.0 mi

Routes serving Washington Union Station