Union Station (Washington DC) Visitor's Guide

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  • čas přidán 26. 06. 2024
  • Union Station is the main train station in Washington, DC. If you're traveling to DC by train, bus or car you will probably wind up here. Learn how to navigate this major transportation hub when you visit!
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    ~Video Chapters~
    0:00 Washington Union Station Visitors Guide
    1:04 Traveling to DC by train
    2:30 Traveling to DC by bus or car
    3:45 Union Station food and coffee options
    5:39 Local transportation
    6:55 Union Station since 2020

Komentáře • 57

  • @blindpanthervlogs
    @blindpanthervlogs Před rokem +9

    Union station is awesome. So awesome that when we took the train back home, we arrived over two hours early just to explore the place. It’s the most beautiful train station I’ve ever been to.

  • @eddie_saunders
    @eddie_saunders Před 2 lety +15

    Union Station was a great place to visit when they had random exhibits or vendors in the great hall. While not the most amazing food, we used to pop into Johnny Rockets before returning home on the Amtrak Silver Star service.

  • @maryspencer3695
    @maryspencer3695 Před 2 lety +4

    Glad to see new eateries have opened up .things are looking up 😀

  • @karenmcginnmcginn6402
    @karenmcginnmcginn6402 Před 2 lety +3

    We love Union Station. Excellent and convenient place to park, too! Thanks for the video.

  • @sinsagoodmansbrother
    @sinsagoodmansbrother Před rokem

    Excellent video!... My son is traveling into there and now I see and know what it's all about... Live and learn thanks to you!...

  • @timnewman1172
    @timnewman1172 Před rokem

    I have been to D.C. twice(pre-covid) and Union Station was absolutely awesome! Getting around the city as a non-local is pretty easy, hoping that everything gets back to normal soon!

  • @woin9361
    @woin9361 Před měsícem +1

    This was super useful! Also I love the sound of your voice 😊

  • @debbiel7659
    @debbiel7659 Před 2 lety

    Thank you Rob for a very good, informative video!!

  • @caribanamusic2779
    @caribanamusic2779 Před 10 měsíci

    Excellent video!

  • @malyroberts9075
    @malyroberts9075 Před rokem +1

    Great video! I’m planning a trip to DC soon. It will be my first time riding a train so this video was beyond helpful.

  • @kcroyals85
    @kcroyals85 Před 7 měsíci

    Very Helpful Thank you

  • @luxartesian8971
    @luxartesian8971 Před 2 lety

    Great video!!!

  • @grantwilson9005
    @grantwilson9005 Před 2 lety +3

    The Walgreens is a great and cheaper option to grab snacks and drinks for your train ride!

  • @johndavidsuayan9239
    @johndavidsuayan9239 Před 2 lety

    I'll be there on Wednesday (May 25)!

  • @mrworldextrawide2815
    @mrworldextrawide2815 Před 11 měsíci

    I'll throw in Crepe Lena for food in the food court. Super underrated, usually short line, and no 8th graders

  • @JRNY07
    @JRNY07 Před rokem

    I’m arriving in DC via the C&O Towpath on a bike trip and will be taking Amtrak back to Pittsburgh. I’m assuming it’s the same for us as any other Amtrak rider and when we get to the track, bikes are loaded accordingly? I feel like 2023 is going to be a big year for biking this route.

  • @outsidr54
    @outsidr54 Před rokem

    Miss Yo Sushi. That location was excellent.

  • @jerick.rodriguez
    @jerick.rodriguez Před 2 lety +4

    Hey Rob, I'm from Costa Rica, I've been watching your videos for a week on a daily basis. I love your YT channel, I'm going to DC this summer and your videos have been very informative. QQ: How long shoud I be in advance for a train to NYC?

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  Před 2 lety +3

      If it's your first time using Union Station I'd arrive an hour early to be safe.

    • @elainegipson6777
      @elainegipson6777 Před rokem +3

      Buy Amtrak tickets 2-3 weeks in advance for lowest price. Leave Union Station at 6:30 am arrive NYC T 10am - full day in the Big Apple!

  • @Eugenisimaaa
    @Eugenisimaaa Před 2 lety

    GREAT GREAT VIDEO!!! 👏👏👏👏👏 do you know if is there luggage storage??? Or amtrak’s parcel check? Thank you!!!!

    • @Eugenisimaaa
      @Eugenisimaaa Před 2 lety

      @Steven Kelley Thank you so much!!! 😅

  • @miarob
    @miarob Před 2 lety +1

    We are in DC this weekend and used Union Station yesterday to get to the Postal Museum.

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  Před 2 lety

      How'd you like the Postal Museum?

    • @miarob
      @miarob Před 2 lety +1

      We love it. I have been there a few times. The new baseball exhibit is very cool.

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  Před 2 lety +1

      Nice! ⚾

  • @RyanKungdaanswer
    @RyanKungdaanswer Před 7 měsíci

    hi quick question do they have lockers here i can put my backpack in since I just want to watch a wizards game and ride the amtrak back going to philly. thanks

  • @boom.shocka-locka
    @boom.shocka-locka Před rokem

    Pls help..will a sprinter van fit at union station for parking for the day? Does anyone know the clearance?

  • @oscardaone
    @oscardaone Před rokem

    You forgot the DC streetcar at the other entrance. I know the tram line lack luster, but is still to be desired but still.

  • @PokeyJr12
    @PokeyJr12 Před 5 měsíci

    u didn't show the beautiful stairwell. Did they knock that down?

  • @ginat8875
    @ginat8875 Před 2 lety

    Hope Magnolia Bakery will decide to return and give Union Station another post-COVID chance!

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  Před 2 lety +1

      Magnolia was one of the best treats around. It was a sad day when I saw they closed.

  • @GordonLF
    @GordonLF Před rokem

    Union Station has the worst car lanes in the country for people who are dropping or picking up travelers. The two closest lanes to the station's entrance are only for taxi cabs. And the next two lanes are clogged by Uber and the occasional private car that made it. An absolutely nightmare.

  • @hudsonjamesc
    @hudsonjamesc Před 2 lety

    What microphone do you use?

  • @joshuafajardo5697
    @joshuafajardo5697 Před rokem

    Don’t forget MARV goes to West Virginia

  • @neiltristanyabut
    @neiltristanyabut Před 29 dny

    hehe final destination

  • @RedWaveComing2024
    @RedWaveComing2024 Před 4 měsíci

    thinking about going to DC by Amtrak for one day.....where are the food trucks park and are they close to the Amtrak Station....also love gyros....any suggestions

    • @Shiny101
      @Shiny101 Před měsícem

      Going to DC (also by Amtrak) next month. I'm a nervous traveler so I've done a ton of research, even putting on my oculus to go virtually and map things out in my head. I saw a ton of food truck on the street in front of (south side) of Air and Space Museum. Not sure if that's what you meant. It's just a line of trucks.

    • @RedWaveComing2024
      @RedWaveComing2024 Před měsícem

      @@Shiny101 just got back from from east-west Amtrak travel this February on a Rail Pass ($499)...couldn't remember if we had 4 or 6 hours of layover in DC....but yes, i was able to find the food truck down the hill from the Capitol

  • @juliele3327
    @juliele3327 Před 3 měsíci

    My children want I take by Airplane

  • @usamaaslam2490
    @usamaaslam2490 Před měsícem

    Are there any kosher or halal food options at the station?

    • @Shiny101
      @Shiny101 Před měsícem

      Going next month but looking at the maps, I do remember seeing some kind of middle eastern restaurant, I would assume they would be halal.

  • @beachtan
    @beachtan Před 2 lety

    Chopt has *great* salads!

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  Před 2 lety

      Are you team Chopt in the Chopt vs. Sweetgreen faceoff?

    • @beachtan
      @beachtan Před 2 lety +1

      @@TripHacksDC Chopt all the way!

  • @michaelhurley3171
    @michaelhurley3171 Před 26 dny

    Greatest station in the US. Second best if you include the demolished Penn Station in NY. FU New York!!!