Cheap New York to Washington DC train tickets
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How much are New York to Washington DC train tickets?
| Lowest Price | $69.85 |
| Fastest | 2h 37m |
| Daily Schedules | 38 |
| train carriers | 9 |
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Overall score for New York to Washington DC
Based on 39 reviews
Amtrak Palmetto
Based on 4 reviews
Amtrak Crescent
Based on 1 reviews
Amtrak Northeast Regional
Based on 31 reviews
Amtrak Vermonter
Based on 1 reviews
Amtrak Silver Service
Based on 1 reviews
Amtrak Carolinian
Based on 1 reviews
Frequent questions about traveling by train from New York to Washington DC.
How does the train from New York to Washington, D.C., compare to driving or flying?
Taking Amtrak from New York City to D.C. is faster than driving: The train takes an average of 3 to 3.5 hours, whereas driving takes about 4 hours and 15 minutes. If there is bad traffic on I-95 South, the train is an even more efficient option.
The average flight time from New York City to D.C. is 1 hour and 25 minutes, making it a faster but typically more expensive option than the train. However, most airlines recommend that you arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes prior to departure, while Amtrak recommends arriving just 30 minutes in advance.
How hard is it to get to the train station versus the airport?
In New York City your train will depart from Pennsylvania Station, situated in Midtown Manhattan. You can ride to Penn Station via the MTA Subway on the 1, 2, 3, A, C or E lines, getting off at the Penn Station stop. Many local bus lines also drop off at Penn Station.
Alternatively, getting to any of New York’s nearby airports from Manhattan is inconvenient. Newark and John F. Kennedy are each about a 16-mile drive from Midtown, and while LaGuardia is closer, it’s still 9 miles away. Taking public transit to the airports is a hike as well: You’re looking at more than an hour’s ride to JFK, 45 minutes to LaGuardia or 40 minutes to Newark, all with your bags in tow.
The train station in Washington, D.C., is also more centrally located than the airport. Union Station is near the heart of the city, less than a mile from the United States Capitol building. From Union Station, board the Red Line of the Washington Metro at the Union Station stop to travel toward downtown, the National Mall or elsewhere. You can also take the DC Streetcar, or ride one of many bus lines. Meanwhile, Ronald Reagan Airport lies in Arlington, Virginia, located across the Potomac River and a full four miles from downtown.
What is the busiest time to travel by train from Washington to New York?
The busiest time of the week for travel from New York to Washington by train is at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. When planning to travel around this time, tickets should be booked well in advance as they may sell out.
Around 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday is when the fewest number of train tickets are sold. If you’re looking for a little extra space, the train departing at this time is the least likely to be crowded.
How to buy cheap train tickets from New York to Washington DC ?
The most surefire way to find the lowest-priced train tickets from New York to Washington is to plan ahead and book your train travel earlier. In the past 30 days, the cheapest average price users have found for trains from New York to Washington was $148.61. If your travel date is still a number of days out, by booking your trip 20 days before you plan to travel, you could save an average of $56.67 compared to a typical last-minute fare. Trying to save on a last-minute fare and have a bit of flexibility on what day to travel? Take a look at midweek schedules, as these tend to be less busy and are often cheaper than buying tickets to travel on Friday, or a weekend departure.
How long is the train trip from New York to Washington DC ? What is the distance between New York to Washington DC ?
The distance between New York to Washington DC is 203.67 miles or 327.69 km. A train trip from New York to Washington DC typically takes 3 hours and 20 minutes. If you are looking to get to Washington faster, the fastest advertised duration is offered by Amtrak Acela Nonstop. The fastest train trip covers the distance in 2 hours and 37 minutes to get from New York to Washington.
A train getaway to Washington clocks in at less than 4 hours, station to station. If you plan ahead and get an early start, a day trip could be possible depending on the schedules for that day, but you will be limited on the time you can spend in Washington before you have to hop on the train back to New York. Ideally, you should plan for at least a two-day trip to Washington. It would be perfect for a weekend getaway.
On Thursday trains from New York to Washington are the busiest. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or to have extra room to stretch out, you might consider traveling on Tuesday instead, as that tends to be the least traveled day of the week.
Amtrak Northeast Regional has the most frequent connections between New York to Washington DC
Typically there are 38 schedules to compare for your trip to Washington. On the route to Washington 9 train carriers currently offer tickets for sale. Amtrak Northeast Regional offers the most scheduled departures between New York to Washington, usually offering 18 trips per day. 38 train trips per day are direct connections to Washington, if you're looking to get there faster, direct schedules will typically be more time efficient.
Are you not set on traveling by train? Take a look at Bus tickets from New York to Washington DC, which start at $1.32.
New York to Washington is served by 9 train carriers
Amtrak Acela
Amtrak Acela train tickets from New York to Washington DC start from $228.02, and on average cost $259.83. Daily there are 13 Amtrak Acela schedules to Washington. Amtrak Acela in New York leaves from Penn Station, And in Washington trains arrive at Union Station,
From New York to Washington DC train travel on Amtrak Acela takes 2 hours and 59 minutes. If you are looking to get to Washington faster, Amtrak Acela offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 37 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Amtrak Acela offers 6 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay $248.10 for a one-way train ticket to Washington.
Avg. Time
2h 59m
Avg. Price
$259.83
Amtrak Acela Nonstop
Amtrak Acela Nonstop train tickets from New York to Washington DC start from $228.02, and on average cost $231.75. Daily there are 1 Amtrak Acela Nonstop schedules to Washington. Amtrak Acela Nonstop in New York leaves from Penn Station, And in Washington trains arrive at Union Station,
From New York to Washington DC train travel on Amtrak Acela Nonstop takes 2 hours and 38 minutes. If you are looking to get to Washington faster, Amtrak Acela Nonstop offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 37 minutes.
Avg. Time
2h 38m
Avg. Price
$231.75
Amtrak Carolinian
Amtrak Carolinian train tickets from New York to Washington DC start from $101.49, and on average cost $133.58. Daily there are 1 Amtrak Carolinian schedules to Washington. Amtrak Carolinian in New York leaves from Penn Station, And in Washington trains arrive at Union Station,
From New York to Washington DC train travel on Amtrak Carolinian takes 3 hours and 26 minutes. If you are looking to get to Washington faster, Amtrak Carolinian offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 37 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Washington on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Carolinian scheduled trip per day, which will cost $141.32 for a one-way weekend reservation from New York.
Avg. Time
3h 26m
Avg. Price
$133.58
Amtrak Cardinal
Amtrak Cardinal train tickets from New York to Washington DC start from $101.49, and on average cost $131.79. Daily there are 1 Amtrak Cardinal schedules to Washington. Amtrak Cardinal in New York leaves from Penn Station, And in Washington trains arrive at Union Station,
From New York to Washington DC train travel on Amtrak Cardinal takes 3 hours and 32 minutes. If you are looking to get to Washington faster, Amtrak Cardinal offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 37 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Washington on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Cardinal scheduled trip per day, which will cost $126.65 for a one-way weekend reservation from New York.
Avg. Time
3h 32m
Avg. Price
$131.79
Amtrak Crescent
Amtrak Crescent train tickets from New York to Washington DC start from $101.49, and on average cost $147.08. Daily there are 1 Amtrak Crescent schedules to Washington. Amtrak Crescent in New York leaves from Penn Station, And in Washington trains arrive at Union Station,
From New York to Washington DC train travel on Amtrak Crescent takes 3 hours and 42 minutes. If you are looking to get to Washington faster, Amtrak Crescent offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 37 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Washington on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Crescent scheduled trip per day, which will cost $175.56 for a one-way weekend reservation from New York.
Avg. Time
3h 42m
Avg. Price
$147.08
Amtrak Northeast Regional
Amtrak Northeast Regional train tickets from New York to Washington DC start from $69.85, and on average cost $130.22. Daily there are 18 Amtrak Northeast Regional schedules to Washington. Amtrak Northeast Regional in New York leaves from Penn Station, And in Washington trains arrive at Union Station,
From New York to Washington DC train travel on Amtrak Northeast Regional takes 3 hours and 32 minutes. If you are looking to get to Washington faster, Amtrak Northeast Regional offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 37 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Amtrak Northeast Regional offers 16 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay $143.40 for a one-way train ticket to Washington.
Avg. Time
3h 32m
Avg. Price
$130.22
Amtrak Palmetto
Amtrak Palmetto train tickets from New York to Washington DC start from $101.49, and on average cost $118.23. Daily there are 1 Amtrak Palmetto schedules to Washington. Amtrak Palmetto in New York leaves from Penn Station, And in Washington trains arrive at Union Station,
From New York to Washington DC train travel on Amtrak Palmetto takes 3 hours and 33 minutes. If you are looking to get to Washington faster, Amtrak Palmetto offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 37 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Washington on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Palmetto scheduled trip per day, which will cost $117.24 for a one-way weekend reservation from New York.
Avg. Time
3h 33m
Avg. Price
$118.23
Amtrak Silver Service
Amtrak Silver Service train tickets from New York to Washington DC start from $101.49, and on average cost $151.93. Daily there are 1 Amtrak Silver Service schedules to Washington. Amtrak Silver Service in New York leaves from Penn Station, And in Washington trains arrive at Union Station,
From New York to Washington DC train travel on Amtrak Silver Service takes 3 hours and 34 minutes. If you are looking to get to Washington faster, Amtrak Silver Service offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 37 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Washington on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Silver Service scheduled trip per day, which will cost $172.33 for a one-way weekend reservation from New York.
Avg. Time
3h 34m
Avg. Price
$151.93
Amtrak Vermonter
Amtrak Vermonter train tickets from New York to Washington DC start from $69.85, and on average cost $136.30. Daily there are 1 Amtrak Vermonter schedules to Washington. Amtrak Vermonter in New York leaves from Penn Station, And in Washington trains arrive at Union Station,
From New York to Washington DC train travel on Amtrak Vermonter takes 3 hours and 25 minutes. If you are looking to get to Washington faster, Amtrak Vermonter offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 37 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Washington on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Vermonter scheduled trip per day, which will cost $150.49 for a one-way weekend reservation from New York.
Avg. Time
3h 25m
Avg. Price
$136.30
Plan your next adventure:
- Washington
- New York
New York train stations serving Washington :
There is one train station from which trains depart New York on their way to Washington. The busiest departure station in New York serving this route is Penn Station.
- Penn Station
Arrival train stations in Washington:
There is one train station where trains arrive in Washington from New York., The busiest departure station in New York serving this route is Union Station.
- Union Station