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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Hoboken Terminal takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington to Hoboken Terminal. 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 56m
Duration
221 mi
Distance
$70
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Acela
3h 19m
$57–143

Washington to Hoboken Terminal train times

Trains run hourly between Washington and Hoboken Terminal. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Hoboken Terminal at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 31m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 31m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 24m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 32m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington to Hoboken Terminal? 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: 221.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Hoboken Terminal, NJ, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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