The cheapest and fastest trains from New York, NY to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
127S$
Average price
340S$
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 57 m
Trains per day
40
Distance
328 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Washington, DC will cost around 340S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 127S$.
Of the 40 trains that leave New York, NY for Washington, DC every day 40 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 328 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
183 Northeast Regional7:25 AM3h51Penn Station, New York, NY11:16 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC127 S$1One-way0 changes
181 Northeast Regional5:45 AM3h21Penn Station, New York, NY9:06 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC127 S$1One-way0 changes
111 Northeast Regional4:50 AM3h36Penn Station, New York, NY8:26 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC127 S$1One-way0 changes
113 Northeast Regional6:32 AM3h23Penn Station, New York, NY9:55 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC179 S$1One-way0 changes
197 Northeast Regional6:08 PM3h22Penn Station, New York, NY9:30 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC179 S$1One-way0 changes
2107 Acela7:35 AM2h55Penn Station, New York, NY10:30 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC774 S$1One-way0 changes
2119 NextGen Acela2:15 PM2h57Penn Station, New York, NY5:12 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC623 S$1One-way0 changes
2113 NextGen Acela10:00 AM2h58Penn Station, New York, NY12:58 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC498 S$1One-way0 changes
2159 NextGen Acela1:02 PM2h58Penn Station, New York, NY4:00 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC498 S$1One-way0 changes
2123 Acela4:13 PM2h58Penn Station, New York, NY7:11 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC623 S$1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for New York, NY to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 28S$. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 28S$, and a flight costs an average of 144S$.
Distance: 328 km
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Live departures
New York, NY to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Washington, DC trains for today, Monday, 29 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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193 Northeast Regional | 5:27 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h25 | 8:52 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2127 NextGen Acela | 6:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h00 | 9:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
197 Northeast Regional | 6:08 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h22 | 9:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 6:25 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h33 | 9:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
55 Vermonter | 6:45 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h21 | 10:06 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2171 Acela | 7:18 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h02 | 10:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 7:52 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h31 | 11:23 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2131 NextGen Acela | 8:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h00 | 11:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 11:23 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 7h31 | 6:54 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday, 30 June | |||||
111 Northeast Regional | 4:50 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h36 | 8:26 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
181 Northeast Regional | 5:45 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h21 | 9:06 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
89 Palmetto | 6:02 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h42 | 9:44 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2103 NextGen Acela | 6:10 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h59 | 9:09 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
113 Northeast Regional | 6:32 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h23 | 9:55 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
79 Carolinian | 7:04 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h05 | 11:09 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
183 Northeast Regional | 7:25 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h51 | 11:16 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2107 Acela | 7:35 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h55 | 10:30 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2109 NextGen Acela | 8:20 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h02 | 11:22 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 8:23 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h22 | 11:45 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2151 NextGen Acela | 9:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h59 | 11:59 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
185 Northeast Regional | 9:25 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h32 | 12:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2113 NextGen Acela | 10:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h58 | 12:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 10:35 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h30 | 2:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2155 NextGen Acela | 11:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h00 | 2:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
119 Northeast Regional | 11:02 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h30 | 2:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 11:35 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h36 | 3:11 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2115 NextGen Acela | 11:55 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h03 | 2:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
131 Northeast Regional | 12:10 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h35 | 3:45 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 12:40 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h45 | 4:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2159 NextGen Acela | 1:02 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h58 | 4:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
19 Crescent | 2:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h47 | 5:47 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 2:02 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h23 | 5:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2119 NextGen Acela | 2:15 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h57 | 5:12 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 2:30 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h54 | 6:24 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 3:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h33 | 6:38 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2165 Acela | 3:16 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h00 | 6:16 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 4:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h27 | 7:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2123 Acela | 4:13 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h58 | 7:11 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
129 Northeast Regional | 4:24 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h38 | 8:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2167 Acela | 5:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h03 | 8:03 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New York, NY to Washington, DC
Trains from New York, NY to Washington, DC run on average 34 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 32S$ but you can travel from only 28S$ by coach.
There are 33 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 328 km distance in 2h 58m.
Distance 328 km |
Average train duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price 32S$ |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 33 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 3:00 AM |
Last train 11:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Amtrak, Peter Pan Bus Lines from New York, NY to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, Peter Pan Bus Lines trains will get you between New York, NY and Washington, DC from 28S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: New York, NY to Washington, DC train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Washington, DC by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in New York, NY and Washington, DC
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Magnolia Bakery
- Starbucks
- The Pennsy Food Hall
- Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
- Penn & Sushi
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- T.G.I. Friday's
- NY Pizza Suprema
- Blarney Stone
- & many more
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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