- Must visit
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
One of the most visited museums in the city, known for dinosaur fossils, the Hope Diamond, and major natural science collections.
Cheapest price
$114
Average price
$131
Fastest journey
4 h 23 m
Average duration
6 h 56 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
363 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tarrytown, NY to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tarrytown, NY to Washington, DC will cost around $131 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $114.
Of the 3 trains that leave Tarrytown, NY for Washington, DC on Fri, Jun 19, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 363 km distance in an average of 6 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 23 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 8 h 13 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tarrytown, NY to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $71.
Distance: 225 miles (363 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$109 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $195 Average price |
4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Tarrytown, NY to Washington, DC:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tarrytown, NY to Washington, DC costing on average $109 (€89).
A bus is $133 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarrytown, NY to Washington, DC costing on average $195 (€159).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 57m.
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
The table below shows live departures for Tarrytown, NY to Washington, DC trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
230 Empire Service · 141 Northeast Regional | 6:36 AM Croton-Harmon, Croton-on-Hudson, NY | 5h09 | 11:45 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
141 Northeast Regional | 7:26 AM New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 4h19 | 11:45 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
232 Empire Service+ 2151 NextGen Acela | 7:31 AM Croton-Harmon, Croton-on-Hudson, NY | 4h28 | 11:59 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
234 Empire Service · 95 Northeast Regional | 8:33 AM Croton-Harmon, Croton-on-Hudson, NY | 5h32 | 2:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
234 Empire Service · 95 Northeast Regional | 8:55 AM Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY | 5h10 | 2:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
236 Empire Service · 125 Northeast Regional | 9:54 AM Croton-Harmon, Croton-on-Hudson, NY | 5h17 | 3:11 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
236 Empire Service · 125 Northeast Regional | 10:16 AM Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY | 4h55 | 3:11 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
125 Northeast Regional | 10:46 AM New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 4h25 | 3:11 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
280 Empire Service+ 2159 NextGen Acela | 11:50 AM Croton-Harmon, Croton-on-Hudson, NY | 4h10 | 4:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
280 Empire Service · 93 Northeast Regional | 11:50 AM Croton-Harmon, Croton-on-Hudson, NY | 5h35 | 5:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
280 Empire Service · 97 Silver Meteor | 11:50 AM Croton-Harmon, Croton-on-Hudson, NY | 6h34 | 6:24 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
280 Empire Service · 19 Crescent | 11:50 AM Croton-Harmon, Croton-on-Hudson, NY | 5h57 | 5:47 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
240 Empire Service · 85 Northeast Regional | 12:55 PM Croton-Harmon, Croton-on-Hudson, NY | 5h43 | 6:38 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
240 Empire Service · 85 Northeast Regional | 1:16 PM Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY | 5h22 | 6:38 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
93 Northeast Regional | 1:17 PM New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 4h08 | 5:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
284 Empire Service+ 2167 Acela | 2:50 PM Croton-Harmon, Croton-on-Hudson, NY | 5h13 | 8:03 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
284 Empire Service · 193 Northeast Regional | 2:50 PM Croton-Harmon, Croton-on-Hudson, NY | 6h02 | 8:52 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
284 Empire Service · 129 Northeast Regional | 2:50 PM Croton-Harmon, Croton-on-Hudson, NY | 5h12 | 8:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
284 Empire Service · 129 Northeast Regional | 3:11 PM Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY | 4h51 | 8:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
284 Empire Service+ 2167 Acela | 3:11 PM Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY | 4h52 | 8:03 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
284 Empire Service · 193 Northeast Regional | 3:11 PM Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY | 5h41 | 8:52 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
173 Northeast Regional | 3:23 PM New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 4h09 | 7:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
290 Ethan Allen Express · 137 Northeast Regional | 3:27 PM Croton-Harmon, Croton-on-Hudson, NY | 6h31 | 9:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
290 Ethan Allen Express · 137 Northeast Regional | 3:48 PM Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY | 6h10 | 9:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
137 Northeast Regional | 5:31 PM New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 4h27 | 9:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
244 Empire Service · 175 Northeast Regional | 6:10 PM Croton-Harmon, Croton-on-Hudson, NY | 5h13 | 11:23 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
64 Maple Leaf · 67 Northeast Regional | 8:17 PM Croton-Harmon, Croton-on-Hudson, NY | 10h37 | 6:54 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
64 Maple Leaf · 67 Northeast Regional | 8:37 PM Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY | 10h17 | 6:54 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
68 Adirondack · 67 Northeast Regional | 9:21 PM Croton-Harmon, Croton-on-Hudson, NY | 9h33 | 6:54 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
68 Adirondack · 67 Northeast Regional · 151 Northeast Regional | 9:21 PM Croton-Harmon, Croton-on-Hudson, NY | 9h37 | 6:58 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2 transfers | |
68 Adirondack · 67 Northeast Regional | 9:42 PM Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY | 9h12 | 6:54 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
68 Adirondack · 67 Northeast Regional · 151 Northeast Regional | 9:42 PM Yonkers Station, Yonkers, NY | 9h16 | 6:58 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2 transfers | |
67 Northeast Regional | 10:16 PM New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 8h38 | 6:54 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
![]() | 2:16 AM Tarrytown, NY | 8h13 | 10:29 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:16 AM Tarrytown, NY | 8h13 | 11:29 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Tarrytown, NY to Washington, DC run on average 32 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€41) but you can travel from only $46 (€37) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 22:31. The fastest train covers the 225 miles (363 km) distance in 4h 23m.
Distance 225 miles (363 km) |
Average train duration 3h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 4h 23m |
First train 3:00 AM |
Last train 10:31 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 5 days |
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One of the most visited museums in the city, known for dinosaur fossils, the Hope Diamond, and major natural science collections.
Flagship museum for aviation and space exploration, featuring iconic aircraft, spacecraft, and interactive exhibits.
Powerful museum covering African American history, culture, and achievements through immersive exhibitions.
The city’s central ceremonial landscape, lined with major museums, memorials, and classic Washington views.
Historic neighborhood of cobbled streets, waterfront paths, and Federal-era architecture, ideal for walking and photos.
Scenic waterfront loop famous for cherry blossoms and close-up access to several major memorials.
Washington’s signature sausage, usually smoky and spicy, served on a bun with chili, mustard, and onions. It is one of the city’s most iconic street foods.
A sweet-tangy sauce strongly associated with Washington carryout culture, commonly paired with fried chicken and fries. It is a distinctive local flavor locals recognize immediately.
Regional blue crab from nearby Chesapeake waters, often served steamed and heavily seasoned. It reflects the Mid-Atlantic seafood traditions closely tied to Washington dining.
An established downtown institution known for oysters, crab cakes, and classic American seafood near the White House, with an elegant old-school atmosphere.
Busy, established French brasserie in Logan Circle known for polished service, a classic dining room, and consistently popular bistro dishes.
Historic casual landmark on U Street, famous for half-smokes, chili dogs, and classic Washington comfort food in a lively, nostalgic setting.
Prices are high by U.S. standards, especially for hotels and dining near central areas and major attractions.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants. USD 1-2 per drink at bars. Taxis: 10-15% or round up. Hotel staff: USD 2-5. Tips are expected for table service.
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Union Station, Washington, DC -> Metro Center, Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tarrytown, 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.

Most Tarrytown, NY to Washington, DC trains use the Cronton-Harmon Station to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Tarrytown, NY and Washington, DC train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: 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
Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak. ATMs are there are 2 ATM machines located on Level G.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00, Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
Luggage storage is amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill, Phoenix Park Hotel, Kimpton George Hotel.
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