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Trip Overview

The average train between New York (Station) and Washington takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from New York (Station) 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 24m
Duration
223 mi
Distance
$140
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

New York (Station) to Washington train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between New York (Station) and Washington. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from New York (Station) is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:54 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 2h 58m • Direct
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    train train 3h 27m • Direct
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    train train 3h • Direct
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    train train 7h 31m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 3h 32m • Direct
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    train train 3h 17m • Direct
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    train train 3h 38m • Direct
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    train train 2h 59m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 3h 32m • Direct
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    train train 3h 17m • Direct
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    train train 3h 38m • Direct
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    train train 2h 59m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 3h 26m • Direct
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    train train 3h 38m • Direct
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    train train 2h 59m • Direct
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    train train 3h 58m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 3h 38m • Direct
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    train train 3h 34m • Direct
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    train train 3h 58m • Direct
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    train train 3h • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 3h 32m • Direct
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    train train 3h 17m • Direct
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    train train 3h 38m • Direct
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    train train 2h 59m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 3h 32m • Direct
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    train train 3h 17m • Direct
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    train train 3h 38m • Direct
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    train train 2h 59m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New York (Station) 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.

Map of how to get from New York (Station) to Washington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 223.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between New York (Station), 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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