Washington, DC to New York, NY train with Amtrak

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to New York, NY

Showing times and prices for Jul 12

Cheapest price

€109

Average price

€193

Fastest journey

2 h 56 m

Average duration

3 h

Trains per day

27

Distance

328 km

Cheap tickets

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 €193 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €109.

Fast trains

Of the 27 trains that leave Washington, DC for New York, NY on Sat, Jul 12, 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 328 km distance in an average of 3 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 56 m .

On Sat, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 3 h 3 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.

Amtrak128 Northeast Regional
09:10PM3h24
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
12:34AMPenn Station, New York, NY
1091One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak106 Northeast Regional
01:50PM3h35
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
05:25PMPenn Station, New York, NY
1091One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak168 Northeast Regional
03:20PM3h28
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
06:48PMPenn Station, New York, NY
1091One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak156 Northeast Regional
02:30PM3h34
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
06:04PMPenn Station, New York, NY
1091One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak142 Northeast Regional
05:20PM3h34
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
08:54PMPenn Station, New York, NY
1091One-way
0 transfers

Travel 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 €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. 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 €21, and a flight costs an average of €179.

Distance: 328 km

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€108

Average price

€36

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Cheapest

€229

Average price

3h 40m

Average total duration

3h 10m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 5m

Average total duration

4h 35m

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30m

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4h 23m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 23m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 2.0kg

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Live departures

Washington, DC to New York, NY train times

Showing trains for today, Friday, July 11
Last updated at 6:20 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
amtrak_acela2150 Acela8:54 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h54
11:48 AM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak170 Northeast Regional9:00 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h27
12:27 PM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2152 Acela9:55 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h57
12:52 PM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak130 Northeast Regional10:23 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h39
2:02 PM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2154 Acela10:50 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h00
1:50 PM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak172 Northeast Regional11:05 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h40
2:45 PM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak112 Northeast Regional11:40 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h34
3:14 PM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak56 Vermonter12:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h16
3:21 PM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak86 Northeast Regional12:50 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h25
4:15 PM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2162 Acela1:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h59
4:24 PM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak182 Northeast Regional1:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h26
4:56 PM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak114 Northeast Regional2:18 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h29
5:47 PM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2108 Acela2:28 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h53
5:21 PM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak174 Northeast Regional2:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h43
6:15 PM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak84 Northeast Regional3:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h28
6:38 PM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak134 Northeast Regional4:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h20
7:20 PM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2166 Acela4:50 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h59
7:49 PM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak184 Northeast Regional5:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h45
8:50 PM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2168 Acela5:47 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h00
8:47 PM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak94 Northeast Regional5:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h29
9:24 PM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak20 Crescent6:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
4h07
10:42 PM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak148 Northeast Regional6:53 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h34
10:27 PM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak176 Northeast Regional7:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h28
10:58 PM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2172 Acela7:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h53
10:48 PM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak178 Northeast Regional8:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h24
11:24 PM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak136 Northeast Regional9:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h31
12:31 AM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2122 Acela9:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h57
12:22 AM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak196 Northeast Regional10:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h21
1:26 AM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2174 Acela10:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h55
1:20 AM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak138 Northeast Regional10:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h46
2:21 AM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak192 Northeast Regional11:12 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h26
2:38 AM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak90 Palmetto11:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h27
3:24 AM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
Saturday, July 12
amtrak186 Northeast Regional12:30 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h26
3:56 AM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2130 Acela1:05 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h54
3:59 AM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect
amtrak66 Northeast Regional2:00 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
4h19
6:19 AM Penn Station, New York, NY0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Washington, DC to New York, NY?

The best time to book your train from Washington, DC to New York, NY is 77 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Washington, DC to New York, NY route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Washington, DC to New York, NY per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Washington, DC to New York, NY.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Washington, DC to New York, NY

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Trains from Washington, DC to New York, NY run on average 32 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €40 but you can travel from only €21 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €21
Distance
328 km
Average train duration
3h 10m
Cheapest ticket price
€40
Trains per day
32
Direct trains
32
Fastest train
2h 57m
First train
00:20
Last train
23:49
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €21

Train providers: Amtrak and Amtrak Acela trains Washington, DC to New York, NY

Buy your official Amtrak and Amtrak Acela train tickets between Washington, DC and New York, NY from €42 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.

Amtrak is the main train provider in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveller’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey between Washington, DC and New York, NY, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Washington, DC to New York, NY train information with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 16 min
  • Cheapest Price: €42
  • Amtrak frequency: 15 a day

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Popular train stations from Washington, DC to New York, NY

Washington
New York
The major train station for departures in Washington is Union Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Union Station for your trip from Washington to New York.
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Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
  • Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
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Distance to city center
2 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Dining
Dining
  • 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
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
  • Phoenix Park Hotel
  • Kimpton George Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
  • Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
Public transit options for Union Station
  • 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
The major train station for arrivals in New York is Penn Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Penn Station for your journey to New York from Washington.
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  • Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
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Distance to city center
4 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
Dining
Dining
  • 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
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
Hotel
Hotel
  • The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
  • Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
  • Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
Public transit options for Penn Station
  • 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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