The average train between Washington and New York takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Washington to New York. 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 every 30 minutes between Washington and New York. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into New York at 5:11 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington station and arriving at New York station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 24m.
Washington to New York train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to New York train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
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The distance between Washington and New York is 330.2 km. The road distance is 358 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly.