The average train between New York City Chinatown and Washington DC takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is an hourly train service from New York City Chinatown 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 New York City Chinatown and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 4:19 AM at night, and the last departure from New York City Chinatown is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at East Broadway and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 34m • 2 changes


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4h 15m • 2 changes


3h 51m • 2 changes


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3h 54m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from New York City Chinatown to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from New York City Chinatown station and arriving at Washington DC station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
New York City Chinatown to Washington DC train services, operated by MTA, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
New York City Chinatown to Washington DC train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between New York City Chinatown and Washington DC is 329.5 km. The road distance is 368 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.