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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Rockaway Beach takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington to Rockaway Beach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 42m
Duration
239 mi
Distance
$145
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Acela
4h 21m
$124–186

Washington to Rockaway Beach train times

Trains run hourly between Washington and Rockaway Beach. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Rockaway Beach at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaPATHMTAMTA4h 24m • 3 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaPATHMTAMTA4h 32m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakPATHMTAMTA4h 32m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakPATHMTAMTA8h 37m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaPATHMTAMTA4h 9m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakPATHMTAMTA4h 46m • 3 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaPATHMTAMTA4h 30m • 3 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaPATHMTAMTA4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaPATHMTAMTA4h 9m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakPATHMTAMTA4h 46m • 3 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaPATHMTAMTA4h 30m • 3 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaPATHMTAMTA4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaPATHMTAMTA4h 9m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakPATHMTAMTA4h 46m • 3 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaPATHMTAMTA4h 30m • 3 changes

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaPATHMTAMTA4h 9m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakPATHMTAMTA4h 46m • 3 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaPATHMTAMTA4h 30m • 3 changes

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaPATHMTAMTA4h 9m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakPATHMTAMTA4h 46m • 3 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaPATHMTAMTA4h 30m • 3 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaPATHMTAMTA4h 20m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington to Rockaway Beach? 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 Washington to Rockaway Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 239 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Rockaway Beach, NY, 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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