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WAS — NYC
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult
Sun 4/5

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Amtrak
With transfers
3h 53m
Amtrak
Amtrak
With transfers
3h 26m
Amtrak
Amtrak
With transfers
3h 26m
Amtrak
Amtrak
With transfers
3h 05m
Amtrak
Amtrak
With transfers
4h 19m
Amtrak
Amtrak
With transfers
3h 24m
Amtrak

Washington, D.C. to New York train information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and train companies that offer trains from Washington, D.C. to New York

RETURN FROM

£34

ONE-WAY FROM

£17

AVG TRAVEL TIME

3h 27m

TRAIN COMPANIES

Amtrak, Acela
The best return train deal from Washington, D.C. to New York found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £34
The best one-way train deal from Washington, D.C. to New York found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £17
Average time it takes to travel by train from Washington, D.C. to New York
There are 2 train companies servicing this route: Amtrak, Acela

Cheapest trains to New York


Washington, D.C. Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. AlexandriaWashington, D.C., 38.806503, -77.06233
Washington, D.C. LortonWashington, D.C., 38.70814, -77.22094
Washington, D.C. AberdeenWashington, D.C., 39.508446, -76.16326
Washington, D.C. FredericksburgWashington, D.C., 38.298412, -77.45721
Washington, D.C. New CarrolltonWashington, D.C., 38.94778, -76.871666
Washington, D.C. UnionWashington, D.C., 38.89731, -77.00626

New York Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in New York
Syracuse New York - State FairNew York, 43.071922, -76.22947
New York Cherry HillNew York, 39.928947, -75.041824
New York Newark Liberty International Train StationNew York, 40.704026, -74.190483
New York New RochelleNew York, 40.91145, -73.78433
New York Grand Central TerminalNew York, 40.752285, -73.97767
New York Newark Penn StationNew York, 40.734573, -74.164707

Book return train tickets from Washington, D.C. to New York

Below are the quickest and cheapest return train tickets from Washington, D.C. to New York that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.
Amtrak
30 Jul
19:12Washington, D.C. Union
3h 06m
22:18Newark Penn Station
31 Jul
06:01Newark Penn Station
2h 58m
08:59Washington, D.C. Union
Amtrak
28 May
22:00Washington, D.C. Union
3h 53m
01:53Newark Penn Station
4 Jun
05:06Newark Penn Station
3h 23m
08:29Washington, D.C. Union
Amtrak
15 Jul
19:12Washington, D.C. Union
3h 06m
22:18Newark Penn Station
18 Jul
06:01Newark Penn Station
2h 58m
08:59Washington, D.C. Union
Amtrak
27 Sept
21:10Washington, D.C. Union
3h 24m
00:34New York Penn Station
30 Sept
05:45New York Penn Station
3h 14m
08:59Washington, D.C. Union
Amtrak
16 Jul
19:12Washington, D.C. Union
3h 26m
22:38New York Penn Station
23 Jul
04:50New York Penn Station
3h 39m
08:29Washington, D.C. Union
Amtrak
16 Jul
20:30Washington, D.C. Union
3h 26m
23:56New York Penn Station
17 Jul
04:50New York Penn Station
3h 39m
08:29Washington, D.C. Union

Book one-way train tickets from Washington, D.C. to New York

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train tickets from Washington, D.C. to New York we’ve found in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find train tickets by date.
Amtrak
1 Jul
22:00Washington, D.C. Union
3h 53m
01:53Newark Penn Station
Amtrak
4 Aug
19:12Washington, D.C. Union
3h 26m
22:38New York Penn Station
Amtrak
14 Aug
19:12Washington, D.C. Union
3h 26m
22:38New York Penn Station
Amtrak
29 Jun
21:10Washington, D.C. Union
3h 05m
00:15Newark Penn Station
Amtrak
28 Jun
22:00Washington, D.C. Union
4h 19m
02:19New York Penn Station
Amtrak
28 Jun
21:10Washington, D.C. Union
3h 24m
00:34New York Penn Station

Choose the best way to get from Washington, D.C. to New York

Buses

3h 00m
£17 one-way£37 return
Direct · from £37

Distance to city centre

E6R3.0 mi

Trains

2h 57m
£13 one-way£25 return
Direct · from £25

Distance to city centre

ZRP0.4 mi

Flights

1h 11m
£55 one-way£92 return
Direct · from £92

Distance to city centre

LGA6.2 mi
JFK13.6 mi

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Washington, D.C. to New York Flights


FAQs for booking trains from Washington, D.C. to New York

How long is the train ride from Washington, D.C. to New York?

The quickest train available from Washington, D.C. will take 3h 06m to arrive in New York. Your arrival can differ by about 0h 21m. This largely depends on whether your train ride includes stops or a direct route from Washington, D.C. to New York. Acela is one of the fastest options available.

Which train companies operate between Washington, D.C. to New York?

You can find train tickets for Amtrak and Acela which service this route currently. Amtrak is the cheapest option recently available with prices starting at £34 for a return ticket.

How far is Washington, D.C. to New York by train?

The distance between Washington, D.C. and New York is about 206.0 mi in a straight line. The train route will be significantly longer to account for any stops and obstacles. The train usually takes 3h 06m in normal conditions.

Is a train the fastest way to get from Washington, D.C. to New York?

We’ve found that taking a flight from Washington, D.C. to New York with {10} is more time-efficient when based simply on travel duration. A train from Washington, D.C. to New York or a bus from Washington, D.C. to New York can take you longer than a 1h 08m flight.

Is a train the cheapest way to get from Washington, D.C. to New York?

Taking a train to your destination is the cheapest option we’ve found in the past few days. The cheapest price we’ve found for this option is £25, making it less expensive than a flight from Washington, D.C. to New York and cheaper than a bus from Washington, D.C. to New York.


Amtrak trains from Washington, D.C. to New York

Our best Amtrak deals on Washington, D.C. to New York train tickets
Amtrak
30 Jul
ZWU19:12Washington, D.C. Union
3h 06m
ZRP22:18Newark Penn Station
31 Jul
ZRP06:01Newark Penn Station
2h 58m
ZWU08:59Washington, D.C. Union
Amtrak
28 May
ZWU22:00Washington, D.C. Union
3h 53m
ZRP01:53Newark Penn Station
4 Jun
ZRP05:06Newark Penn Station
3h 23m
ZWU08:29Washington, D.C. Union
Amtrak
27 Sept
ZWU21:10Washington, D.C. Union
3h 24m
ZYP00:34New York Penn Station
30 Sept
ZYP05:45New York Penn Station
3h 14m
ZWU08:59Washington, D.C. Union

Popular train routes to New York

Most frequently searched train routes to New York, along with the cheapest price and shortest travel time.
Trains to New York from Boston
Fastest travel time3h 31m
Cheapest price£44
Trains to New York from Philadelphia
Fastest travel time1h 22m
Cheapest price£30
Trains to New York from Buffalo
Fastest travel time8h 23m
Cheapest price£89

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