Avoiding peak hours at Union Station can help you get faster service: Best Times: Monday to Thursday between 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Weekday afternoons between 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Weekends before noon Times to Avoid: Early weekday mornings (commuter rush) Friday evenings and holiday eves Major event weekends (e.g., presidential inaugurations, marathons) https://amtrak-station.com/office/amtrak-washington-office/