The cheapest and fastest trains from New York, NY to Elkton, MD
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$171
Fastest journey
1 h 31 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to Elkton, MD is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Elkton, MD will cost around $171 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 41 trains that leave New York, NY for Elkton, MD on Thu, Jun 04, 41 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 198 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 1 h 34 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.
111 Northeast Regional4:50 AM1h57Penn Station, New York, NY6:47 AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$191One-way0 transfers
181 Northeast Regional5:45 AM1h50Penn Station, New York, NY7:35 AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$191One-way0 transfers
113 Northeast Regional6:32 AM1h52Penn Station, New York, NY8:24 AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$191One-way0 transfers
79 Carolinian7:04 AM2h19Penn Station, New York, NY9:23 AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$721One-way0 transfers
131 Northeast Regional12:10 PM1h59Penn Station, New York, NY2:09 PMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$1001One-way0 transfers
2107 NextGen Acela7:35 AM1h31Penn Station, New York, NY9:06 AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$1991One-way0 transfers
2167 Acela5:00 PM1h33Penn Station, New York, NY6:33 PMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$4451One-way0 transfers
2151 NextGen Acela9:00 AM1h34Penn Station, New York, NY10:34 AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$2931One-way0 transfers
2159 NextGen Acela1:02 PM1h34Penn Station, New York, NY2:36 PMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$2931One-way0 transfers
2113 NextGen Acela10:00 AM1h34Penn Station, New York, NY11:34 AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$2931One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for New York, NY to Elkton, MD
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Elkton, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $388.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $523 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 11m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Elkton, MD:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from New York, NY to Elkton, MD costing on average $68 (€55).
A train is $467 (€377) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Elkton, MD costing on average $523 (€422).
Other travel options to Elkton, MD take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 22m.
Flight takes on average 6h 11m.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (1h 53m by train vs 2h 14m by car). Tickets start at around $57 (€46) compared to roughly $53 (€43) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
New York, NY to Elkton, MD train times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Elkton, MD trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:50 AM New York, NY | 1h57 | 10:47 AM Elkton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New York, NY to Elkton, MD
Trains from New York, NY to Elkton, MD run on average 36 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 35 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:09, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 123 miles (198 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 123 miles (198 km) |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 36 |
Direct trains 35 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 4:09 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Amtrak from New York, NY to Elkton, MD trainsAmtrak trains will get you between New York, NY and Elkton, MD from $19 (€15). 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 New York, NY to Elkton, MD
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Elkton, MD 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 Elkton, MD, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from New York, NY to Elkton, MD
- 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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