Union Station is both attractive and functional. In addition to serving as a very convenient travel hub (both Amtak and the Metro meet here), there is interesting shopping and a better than average food court. I always enjoy this place, whether patronizing or just passing through.

We booked Amtrak train day trip from New York to Washington to visit family in April 2023. We were impressed by the unique station architecture which combined heritage with modern style. The station is clean and spacious. There are various food and beverages shops. It is very close to the Capitol (walking distance). Also very close to the hop on hop off buses where you can use to explore the city.

I end up here every trip to DC, mainly because the conference I usually go to is nearby and Union Station is a great place to grab a quick lunch, hit the drugstore for room supplies, and just hang out in the marble halls watching thousands of people rush through. There is also a pretty good tourist gift shop on the far end of the shopping area on the top level that I often get gifts from before heading home. It is worth at least 15 minutes to wander through and think of all the history that has come through here.

I arrived at Union Station from my Amtrak and it is a great station. It is easy to get around, there are plenty of shops and restaurants, and it is beautiful. I walked to the main hall in the front of the station and it is gorgeous!! Union Station is a must visit, even if your not taking Public transportation from there.

The subway arrives directly at Union Station. Very convenient ! It's a bit complicated to know which station platform you should go to because it is only announced around ten minutes before departure. And it's not like in Europe. We wait at a gate and not on the station platform. You can leave your suitcases at a locker if you want to visit the city. This is per 24 hour period. No discount if we just leave them for 2 hours.... and no smile from the employees. As for the car rental, we chose Alamo.... The person who greeted us was unfriendly. Be careful not to arrive late because you will be billed... and what's more, your car has already been rented to someone else. So we give you what’s left! The station is a 10-minute walk from the Capitol.

Very beautiful station from the outside...but even more so from the inside: remarkable architecture! Numerous shops and restaurants on site A stone's throw from the Capitol through the pretty park, but also an on-site metro station A good stopover to visit AND relax for a while

Visited: 09/07/2023 Had a delivery from this restaurant to our hotel. It was delicious, and delivered hot and quickly. We had a minced steak sandwich, and a vegetarian steak sandwich, with fries and onion rings. It was divine. Couldn't fault it.

The architecture of the station was pretty good, especially the great hall as soon as you enter. Its design fits to the character of the city, including the metro stations! DC architecture is pretty underrated actually which is kinda sad! There is also a diverse array of shops and restaurants in the station! There is also a food court so sure no one will get hungry while inside!

A bright white historic railway station built in 1907 in the neoclassical style. It's just steps from the Capitol. Metro, Amtrak and local trains start here. The station is top clean outside and inside. In the basement there is a cafe and various food stalls. A friendly train employee helped us with the ticket purchase.