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Trip Overview

The average train between Elizabeth and Washington takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Elizabeth 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 40m
Duration
218 mi
Distance
$64
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
3h 14m
$53–139

Elizabeth to Washington train times

Trains run hourly between Elizabeth and Washington. The earliest departure is at 4:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Elizabeth is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 44m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela3h 13m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 7m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 6m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 45m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela3h 26m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 39m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 40m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 40m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elizabeth 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: 218.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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