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Columbus Circle to Washington trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Columbus Circle and Washington takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Columbus Circle to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 31m
Duration
224 mi
Distance
$143
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
3h 24m
$123–193

Columbus Circle to Washington train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Columbus Circle and Washington. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Columbus Circle is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Penn Station and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak Acela3h 5m • 1 change

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    MTAAmtrak Acela3h 13m • 1 change

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    MTAAmtrak3h 28m • 1 change

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    MTAAmtrak Acela3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak8h 9m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Columbus Circle to Washington? 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: 224.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Columbus Circle, 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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