About Washington Union Station
Known to locals as simply Union Station, Washington DC Union Station is as historic and grand as you would expect from the nation's capital. Opened in 1907, the station remains the national headquarters of the train company Amtrak and is one of the busiest stations in North America.
If you arrive in DC via train, the first thing you want to do is find the best luggage storage Union Station has to offer. Use Bounce to store luggage at the main spot at 415 New Jersey Avenue Northwest, and you can start enjoying the incredible museums, galleries, and historic sites of this city while your bags are safely stored in our luggage storage facilities.
How much does luggage storage cost at Washington Union Station with Bounce?
Storing your luggage at Washington Union Station with Bounce is both affordable and convenient, costing $4.10 for 24 hours for each bag or item. This clear pricing allows you to explore Washington D.C. freely, knowing your belongings are securely stored.
What’s included in the price of a Bounce bag storage booking
- Bounce Shield Protection: Each booking includes $10,000 worth of coverage. This offers true peace of mind - you know you're getting safe luggage storage.
- Customer support is always available: We offer continuous support (24-7), so you can get assistance or answers to your questions at any time.
- Free cancellation: Plans can change, we know, we're travelers, too. If you need to cancel your booking, you can do so at no additional cost, provided it’s before check-in. You can also extend the duration of your booking on the go.
How to pay for luggage storage at Washington Union Station
- Book conveniently online: Using the Bounce app (or our website), you can quickly find and book a storage spot near Washington Union Station. The process is simple, so it works if you're a planner and book ahead of if you need to book once you've already arrived at Union Station.
- Secure payment transactions: Payments are securely processed at the time of booking through the app and website, so you won't be fumbling with coins at a train station locker. With us, you get an affordable flat rate.
- Guaranteed availability: Booking in advance ensures your storage spot is reserved just for you. You won't arrive to find there's no space (like luggage lockers).
How luggage storage is different from train station lockers
- Any size of item: At our temporary bag storage partners, you can drop off everything from hiking gear to golf clubs to large or heavy suitcases. If we can lift it, we can store it!
- Extra protection: Unlike a luggage locker, we offer comprehensive protection for everything we store.
- Support local businesses: When you use our luggage storage service, you can count on local staff at each location. Our opening hours differ at specific locations, but generally, expect our partners to be open from 9 AM to 8 pm, with some open even longer (up to 24 hours).
How to get to and from Washington Union Station
If you are getting to Washington Union Station, at 50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, it's worth knowing its most important connections to the rest of the city and beyond.
Train connections
Washington Union Station is a major hub with connections to various other train stations across the US. You can travel to New York Penn Station (3h 30m), Philadelphia 30th Street Station (1h 40m), and even Boston South Station at a stretch (7h) via Amtrak.
Metro lines
Union Station is served by the Washington Metro's Red Line:
- Red Line: Provides access to key locations such as Metro Center (5 mins), Gallery Place-Chinatown (3 mins), and Dupont Circle (10 mins). Transfer at Gallery Place for the Yellow and Green Lines, or at Metro Center for the Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines.
Bus terminal
The bus terminal at Union Station offers various routes:
- Circulator Buses: These buses offer convenient routes around the city, including the National Mall route and the Georgetown-Union Station route.
- WMATA Buses: Local bus services connect you to various parts of the city and surrounding areas. For example:
- Bus 96: Takes you to Capitol Hill, the National Mall, and Woodley Park.
- Bus 80: Connects you to the Kennedy Center, McPherson Square, and Brookland.
Airport connections
For airport connections, you can take the following routes:
- Reagan National Airport: The Metrorail Yellow Line from Gallery Place or Metro Center takes you directly to the airport (15 mins).
- Washington Dulles International Airport: Take the Silver Line Express Bus from Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station, reachable via the Silver Line from Metro Center (50 mins total).
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport: Amtrak and MARC trains provide direct services from Union Station to BWI Airport Rail Station, with a free shuttle to the terminal (30-40 mins).
No matter where you're going or what you want to do when you get there, choosing the best left luggage service can make all the difference in how much you enjoy your trip. Instead of hoping to find an old-fashioned luggage locker, Bounce baggage storage makes sure you always have a place to leave your things. With convenient locations across DC, including ones near Union Station, you can leave your bags within walking distance of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, the White House, or the Capitol and carry on enjoying the city.