The cheapest and fastest trains from Ashburn, VA to New York, NY
Cheapest price
$91
Average price
$196
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 16 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
350 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ashburn, VA to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ashburn, VA to New York, NY will cost around $196 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $91.
Of the 7 trains that leave Ashburn, VA for New York, NY on Mon, May 18, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct trains cover the 350 km distance in an average of 6 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest trains will take 7 h 24 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.
66 Northeast Regional8:30 PM8h41Manassas Station, Manassas, VA5:11 AMPenn Station, New York, NY$911One-way0 transfers
41 Floridian · 178 Northeast Regional11:36 AM7h48Harpers Ferry Station, Harpers Ferry, WV7:24 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1691One-way1 transfer
178 Northeast Regional2:09 PM5h15Burke Centre Station, Burke, VA7:24 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1851One-way0 transfers
178 Northeast Regional1:52 PM5h32Manassas Station, Manassas, VA7:24 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1861One-way0 transfers
41 Floridian · 148 Northeast Regional11:36 AM6h51Harpers Ferry Station, Harpers Ferry, WV6:27 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$2131One-way1 transfer
178 Northeast Regional2:09 PM5h15Burke Centre Station, Burke, VA7:24 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1851One-way0 transfers
178 Northeast Regional1:52 PM5h32Manassas Station, Manassas, VA7:24 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1861One-way0 transfers
20 Crescent12:25 PM6h17Manassas Station, Manassas, VA6:42 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$2841One-way0 transfers
41 Floridian · 148 Northeast Regional11:36 AM6h51Harpers Ferry Station, Harpers Ferry, WV6:27 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$2131One-way1 transfer
41 Floridian+
2172 NextGen Acela11:36 AM7h24Harpers Ferry Station, Harpers Ferry, WV7:00 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$2431One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Ashburn, VA to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ashburn, VA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $65.
Distance: 217 miles (350 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$128 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $235 Average price | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ashburn, VA to New York, NY:
A bus is $82 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ashburn, VA to New York, NY costing on average $128 (€103).
A bus is $190 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ashburn, VA to New York, NY costing on average $235 (€190).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
Train takes on average 4h 50m.
Tickets start at around $128 (€103) compared to roughly $114 (€92) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-13.94 (€-11.26). The journey takes 4h 50m versus 4h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Ashburn, VA to New York, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Ashburn, VA to New York, NY trains for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
41 Floridian · 132 Northeast Regional | 11:36 AM Harpers Ferry Station, Harpers Ferry, WV | 7h11 | 6:47 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 transfer | |
41 Floridian · 166 Northeast Regional | 11:36 AM Harpers Ferry Station, Harpers Ferry, WV | 9h09 | 8:45 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 transfer | |
41 Floridian · 146 Northeast Regional | 11:36 AM Harpers Ferry Station, Harpers Ferry, WV | 8h10 | 7:46 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 transfer | |
41 Floridian · 156 Northeast Regional | 11:36 AM Harpers Ferry Station, Harpers Ferry, WV | 6h26 | 6:02 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 transfer | |
41 Floridian+ 2258 NextGen Acela | 11:36 AM Harpers Ferry Station, Harpers Ferry, WV | 7h29 | 7:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 transfer | |
156 Northeast Regional | 12:44 PM Manassas Station, Manassas, VA | 5h18 | 6:02 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
156 Northeast Regional · 132 Northeast Regional | 12:44 PM Manassas Station, Manassas, VA | 6h03 | 6:47 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 transfer | |
156 Northeast Regional | 1:01 PM Burke Centre Station, Burke, VA | 5h01 | 6:02 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
156 Northeast Regional · 132 Northeast Regional | 1:01 PM Burke Centre Station, Burke, VA | 5h46 | 6:47 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 transfer | |
50 Cardinal | 5:35 PM Manassas Station, Manassas, VA | 4h48 | 10:23 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 8:30 PM Manassas Station, Manassas, VA | 8h41 | 5:11 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ashburn, VA to New York, NY
Trains from Ashburn, VA to New York, NY run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $52 (€42) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:09, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 217 miles (350 km) distance in 4h 48m.
Distance 217 miles (350 km) |
Average train duration 4h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€42) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 4h 48m |
First train 4:09 AM |
Last train 8:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Ashburn, VA to New York, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Ashburn, VA and New York, NY from $30 (€24). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Ashburn, VA to New York, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ashburn, VA to New York, NY 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 New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Ashburn, VA to New York, NY
- 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
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