The average train between Washington and Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is an hourly train service from Washington to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Washington and Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Washington to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Washington to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Washington and Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station is 337 km. The road distance is 376 km.
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.