The average train between Washington and Penn Station takes 45 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Washington to Penn 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 every 20 minutes between Washington and Penn Station. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Penn Station at 11:54 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 45 min. 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 Penn Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
Washington to Penn Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Penn Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Baltimore Penn Station.
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The distance between Washington and Penn Station is 58.5 km. The road distance is 65 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $13–27 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Two other operators also service this route.