Union Station Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit Union Station in 2026?

There’s no charge to enter Union Station, which is open to the public, whether commuters or visitors. Expect to pay around US$50 for a hop-on hop-off bus ticket that includes a stop at Union Station and anywhere from US$100 to US$350 for a day trip from NYC.

Q: What is Union Station known for?

One of the first railroad terminals in the United States, Union Station opened in 1908. It is known for its history and eye-catching design, including a plaster coffered ceiling gilded with 23-karat gold. As well as a tourist destination, it is still a busy hub for Amtrak and MARC trains.

Q: What is the best month to visit Union Station?

Union Station is a year-round destination, and is a great option for rainy weather or cold, dreary winter days. However, spring and fall are typically the best seasons for visiting Washington DC, which involves a lot of walking and outdoor sightseeing. In March and April, you can catch cherry blossoms.

Q: Are there restrooms at Union Station?

Yes, there are plenty of clean, free, well-maintained restrooms at Union Station. You’ll also find shops, newsstands, coffee shops, and food courts on both the ground and lower levels. If you’re traveling, be sure to pick up a snack or magazine before boarding a train.

Q: Do you need reservations to visit Union Station?

No. No reservations are needed for self-guided visits to Union Station, although you’ll want to prebook if taking a guided excursion or hop-on hop-off bus tour. You’ll also need reservations for Amtrak trains, including popular routes to New York City. MARC trains can be purchased right before boarding.

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Excellent Food, Great Guide

Very good experience. Our guide Liam was very knowledgeable about the area, history, and of course, the food. If you like Chinese food, don’t miss the soup dumplings! The only issue is I didn’t realize it was a walking tour so please keep that in mind when booking.

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Great Tour and Way to Learn about DC

Excellent time with Liam. We were the only three on the tour but unscripted still showed us a great time. We tried four restaurants. The Channel was first. Here we enjoyed The Spice Bag. This is something we have never seen at an Irish restaurant before. It was amazing. We also tried mambo sauce on wings, amazing pizza at Matchbox, and visited one additional stop. Liam answered all of our questions and filled us in on everything DC. He has been here for 20 years and had information on every restaurant we asked him about. Highly recommend this tour.

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Katherine_G, Sep 2024

Knowledgable Guide Made our Day.

Tour guide was fabulous with some very interesting stories about the neighborhood (Nova) and restaurants we toured. He was quite knowledgeable. This made the experience really worth while. The food and alcohol experience was unique and fun too.

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Highlight of our girl's trip!

The best food tour for foodies in D.C. Andrew was spot on with the best dishes/drinks at each spot and we loved how he threw in bits of D.C. history along the way. If you're an adventurous eater and love local hot spots, this is definitely the tour for you. We never felt rushed and were able to enjoy everything and have great conversations with Andrew. Thank you Andrew! We're definitely recommending this tour to our friends and families.

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Know before you go

Union Station is home to dozens of shops and eateries, including coffee shops, bars, fast-food joints, and sit-down restaurants.
Before heading into the station, pause to admire the soaring Columbus Fountain located just out front, which was designed by American sculptor Lorado Taft in 1912.
The bulk of Union Square is wheelchair accessible, including restrooms, the ticket office, and waiting rooms.

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