The average train between New York (State) and Washington DC takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from New York (State) 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 every 4 hours between New York (State) and Washington DC. 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 DC at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Penn Station and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from New York (State) to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
New York (State) to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
New York (State) to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between New York (State) and Washington DC is 484.2 km. The road distance is 363 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.
