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Compare bus, train, and flight for Elmont, NY to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Elmont, NY to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €122.
Distance: 216 miles (348 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€26 Average price Cheapest | €137 Average price | €67 Average price |
4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Elmont, NY to Washington, DC
Trains from Elmont, NY to Washington, DC run on average 49 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 39 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 216 miles (348 km) distance in 7h 31m.
Distance 216 miles (348 km) |
Average train duration 3h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 49 |
Direct trains 39 |
Fastest train 7h 31m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 23:23 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Elmont, NY to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Elmont, NY and Washington, DC from $25 (€20). 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 Elmont, NY to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Elmont, 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
Popular train stations from Elmont, NY to Washington, DC
- 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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