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Brooklyn to Washington DC trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Brooklyn and Washington DC takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Brooklyn to Washington DC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 12m
Duration
234 mi
Distance
$145
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
4h 16m
$125–196

Brooklyn to Washington DC train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Brooklyn and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 2:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Brooklyn is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Penn Station and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 33m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 16m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 53m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 51m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brooklyn to Washington DC? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 234 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and Washington DC, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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