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New York (State) to Washington trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between New York (State) and Washington takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from New York (State) to Washington. 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 29m
Duration
224 mi
Distance
$143
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
3h 25m
$123–193

New York (State) to Washington train times

Trains run every 4 hours between New York (State) and Washington. The earliest departure is at 2:52 AM at night, and the last departure from New York (State) is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Penn Station and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak3h 40m • 1 change

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    MTAAmtrak Acela3h 10m • 1 change

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    MTAAmtrak3h 46m • 1 change

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    MTAAmtrak Acela3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak6h 8m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New York (State) to Washington? 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: 224.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between New York (State), 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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