The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to New York, NY
Cheapest price
€46
Average price
€151
Fastest journey
2 h 56 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
328 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC to New York, NY will cost around €151 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €46.
Of the 23 trains that leave Washington, DC for New York, NY on Mon, Feb 23, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Feb 23 the direct trains cover the 328 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 56 m .
On Mon, Feb 23 the slowest trains will take 3 h 19 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 Regional
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2218 Acela
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2222 Acela
126 Northeast Regional
128 Northeast RegionalTravel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €99.
Distance: 328 km
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€61 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest | €146 Average price |
3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Washington, DC to New York, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to New York, NY trains for today, Sunday, February 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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162 Northeast Regional | 11:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h25 | 2:45 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
54 Vermonter | 12:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h15 | 3:45 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2248 Acela | 12:50 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h08 | 3:58 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 2:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h38 | 5:48 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
82 Northeast Regional | 3:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h34 | 6:54 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
106 Northeast Regional | 7:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h31 | 10:56 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
156 Northeast Regional | 7:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h27 | 11:02 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2220 Acela | 8:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h02 | 11:57 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
126 Northeast Regional | 8:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h07 | 12:05 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 9:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h21 | 12:46 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
80 Carolinian | 10:15 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h20 | 1:35 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
142 Northeast Regional | 10:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h29 | 1:54 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
158 Northeast Regional | 11:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h35 | 2:45 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, February 23 | |||||
90 Palmetto | 12:57 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h29 | 4:26 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 AM Washington, DC | 4h05 | 5:35 AM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
128 Northeast Regional | 2:15 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h19 | 5:34 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 AM Washington, DC | 3h30 | 5:45 AM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 3:00 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h11 | 10:11 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 AM Washington, DC | 7h11 | 10:11 AM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to New York, NY
Trains from Washington, DC to New York, NY run on average 33 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €18 by bus.
There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 328 km distance in 3h 11m.
Distance 328 km |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 3h 11m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 23:49 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Republic Airlines, United, Greyhound from Washington, DC to New York, NY trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela, Republic Airlines, United, Greyhound trains will get you between Washington, DC and New York, NY from €18. 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 Washington, DC to New York, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC to New York, NY
- 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
- 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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