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The average train between New York, NY and Washington DC takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is an hourly train service from New York, NY 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 46m
Duration
228 mi
Distance
$145
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

New York, NY to Washington DC train times

Trains run hourly between New York, NY and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 2:43 AM at night, and the last departure from New York, NY is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand St and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 9m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 51m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 22m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 9m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 51m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 22m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 9m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 51m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 22m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 9m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 11m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 24m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 9m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 51m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 22m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 9m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 51m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 22m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New York, NY 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.

Map of how to get from New York, NY to Washington DC.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 228.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between New York, 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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