The cheapest and fastest trains from Arlington, VA to New York, NY
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£90
Fastest journey
2 h 46 m
Average duration
2 h 52 m
Trains per day
51
Distance
334 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Arlington, VA to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Arlington, VA to New York, NY will cost around £90 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 51 trains that leave Arlington, VA for New York, NY every day 49 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 334 km distance in an average of 2 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 1 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.
198 Northeast Regional
90 Palmetto
66 Northeast Regional
90 Palmetto
66 Northeast Regional
2166 Acela
2168 Acela
2124 Acela
2122 Acela
56 VermonterTravel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Arlington, VA to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Arlington, VA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £46.
Distance: 334 km
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£57 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest | £158 Average Price |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Arlington, VA to New York, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Arlington, VA to New York, NY trains for today, Wednesday 4 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 22:47 Arlington, VA | 3h34 | 02:21 New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:12 Arlington, VA | 3h26 | 02:38 New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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170 Northeast Regional | 10:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h22 | 13:27 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
130 Northeast Regional | 11:30 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h32 | 15:02 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
130 Northeast Regional | 11:42 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 3h20 | 15:02 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
172 Northeast Regional | 12:10 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h35 | 15:45 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
172 Northeast Regional | 12:23 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 3h22 | 15:45 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
112 Northeast Regional | 12:45 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h29 | 16:14 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 12:52 Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 4h23 | 17:15 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2104 Acela | 13:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h01 | 16:01 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
56 Vermonter | 13:10 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h11 | 16:21 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
56 Vermonter | 13:20 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 3h01 | 16:21 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 13:50 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h25 | 17:15 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 14:01 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 3h14 | 17:15 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
182 Northeast Regional | 14:35 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h21 | 17:56 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
182 Northeast Regional | 14:47 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 3h09 | 17:56 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Arlington, VA to New York, NY
Trains from Arlington, VA to New York, NY run on average 55 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 53 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 334 km distance in 3h 8m.
Distance 334 km |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 55 |
Direct trains 53 |
Fastest train 3h 8m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 23:28 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Arlington, VA to New York, NY trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Arlington, VA and New York, NY from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Arlington, VA to New York, NY train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Arlington, VA 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
Important Stations and Airports in Arlington, VA and New York, NY
- 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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