The average train between Long Island and Washington DC takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is an hourly train service from Long Island 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.
Trains run hourly between Long Island and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 4:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 6:41 AM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Penn Station and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 43m • 2 changes


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3h 37m • 2 changes


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4h 1m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Long Island station and arriving at Washington DC station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Long Island to Washington DC train services, operated by MTA, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Long Island to Washington DC train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Long Island and Washington DC is 400.6 km. The road distance is 371 km.
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.