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Trip Overview

The average train between New York and Washington DC takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is an hourly train service from New York 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 38m
Duration
225 mi
Distance
$72
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
3h 21m
$62–134

New York to Washington DC train times

Trains run hourly between New York and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from New York is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 224.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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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