The cheapest and fastest trains from New York, NY to Washington, PA
Cheapest price
$358
Average price
$358
Fastest journey
15 h 50 m
Average duration
15 h 50 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
531 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to Washington, PA 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 Washington, PA will cost around $358 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $358.
Of the 1 trains that leave New York, NY for Washington, PA on Mon, May 18, 1 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 531 km distance in an average of 15 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 h 50 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest trains will take 15 h 50 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.
2:35 PM15h50New York, NY6:25 AMWashington, PA$3581One-way0 transfers
2:35 PM15h50New York, NY6:25 AMWashington, PA$3581One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for New York, NY to Washington, PA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Washington, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $135. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $135, and a train costs an average of $107.
Distance: 329 miles (531 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
$230 Average price | $190 Average price Cheapest |
11h 55m Average total duration 11h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 57m Average total duration Fastest 7h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Washington, PA:
A flight is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Washington, PA costing on average $230 (€185).
Other travel options to Washington, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 25m.
Compare prices and tickets New York, NY to Washington, PA by train or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New York, NY to Washington, PA
Trains from New York, NY to Washington, PA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 11h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $107 (€87) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 11:35. The fastest train covers the 329 miles (531 km) distance in 9h 13m.
Distance 329 miles (531 km) |
Average train duration 11h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $107 (€87) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 9h 13m |
First train 5:20 AM |
Last train 11:35 AM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
FAQs: Trains from New York, NY to Washington, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Washington, PA 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, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from New York, NY to Washington, PA
- 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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