Elizabeth to Washington DC Trains

Elizabeth to Washington DC trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Elizabeth and Washington DC takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is an hourly train service from Elizabeth 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.

3h 53m
Duration: 220 mi
Distance: $147
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best

Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela

3h 35m

$115–194

Elizabeth to Washington DC train times

Trains run hourly between Elizabeth and Washington DC. 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 DC at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:12 PM → 9:02 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
5:31 PM → 9:14 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
6:17 PM → 10:04 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
6:31 PM → 10:14 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:34 AM → 9:10 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 10:04 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 11:22 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:34 AM → 9:52 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 10:28 AM
3h 59m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 11:10 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 12:28 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:43 AM → 8:32 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
5:22 AM → 9:15 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:43 AM → 8:32 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
5:22 AM → 9:15 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:43 AM → 8:32 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
5:22 AM → 9:15 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:43 AM → 8:32 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
5:22 AM → 9:15 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elizabeth 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.

Elizabeth to Washington DC trains

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Elizabeth to Washington DC train times

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:12 PM → 9:02 PM

5:31 PM → 9:14 PM

6:17 PM → 10:04 PM

6:31 PM → 10:14 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:34 AM → 9:10 AM

6:29 AM → 10:04 AM

7:34 AM → 11:22 AM

8:34 AM → 12:10 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:34 AM → 9:52 AM

6:29 AM → 10:28 AM

7:34 AM → 11:10 AM

8:34 AM → 12:28 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:43 AM → 8:32 AM

5:22 AM → 9:15 AM

6:00 AM → 9:50 AM

6:26 AM → 10:07 AM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:43 AM → 8:32 AM

5:22 AM → 9:15 AM

6:00 AM → 9:50 AM

6:26 AM → 10:07 AM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:43 AM → 8:32 AM

5:22 AM → 9:15 AM

6:00 AM → 9:50 AM

6:26 AM → 10:07 AM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:43 AM → 8:32 AM

5:22 AM → 9:15 AM

6:00 AM → 9:50 AM

6:26 AM → 10:07 AM

Frequently asked questions

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