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Trip Overview

The average train between Union Station and Elizabeth takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Union Station to Elizabeth. 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
209 mi
Distance
$396
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Metropark Amtrak Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
3h 31m
$49–701

Union Station to Elizabeth train times

Trains run hourly between Union Station and Elizabeth. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Union Station is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Elizabeth at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Metropark Amtrak Station and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 42m • 1 change

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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 56m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 49m • 1 change

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Union Station to Elizabeth? 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 Union Station to Elizabeth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 209 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Union Station, DC, USA and Elizabeth, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Metropark Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $110–170 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Amtrak Acela also services this route 3 times a day.

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