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New York, NY to Washington DC trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between New York, NY and Washington DC takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. The train service runs several times per day 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 44m
Duration
228 mi
Distance
$145
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
4h
$125–196

New York, NY to Washington DC train times

Trains run every 4 hours 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 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand St and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 21m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 24m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 46m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 27m • 2 changes

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.

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  • Distance: 228.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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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