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The average train between River Vale and Washington takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from River Vale 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.

5h 2m
Duration
235 mi
Distance
$71
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
4h 1m
$55–152

River Vale to Washington train times

Trains run every 2 hours between River Vale and Washington. The earliest departure is at 12:31 AM at night, and the last departure from River Vale is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela3h 58m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela3h 55m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela3h 58m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 35m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak4h 7m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 37m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 58m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak4h 46m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela3h 50m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak7h 51m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 58m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak4h 46m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak7h 51m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 58m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak4h 46m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak7h 51m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 58m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak4h 46m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela3h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from River Vale 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: 235.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between River Vale, NJ, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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