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The average train between Penn Station NY and Washington takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Penn Station NY 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 25m
Duration
223 mi
Distance
$140
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Penn Station NY to Washington train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Penn Station NY and Washington. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Penn Station NY 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 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 3h • Direct
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    train train 3h 23m • Direct
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    train train 3h 20m • Direct
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    train train 3h 4m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 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 10, 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 Wednesday, November 11, 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 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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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 223.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Penn 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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