The cheapest and fastest trains from New York, NY to Arlington, VA
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£61
Fastest journey
3 h 6 m
Average duration
3 h 21 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
334 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to Arlington, VA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Arlington, VA will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
Of the 5 trains that leave New York, NY for Arlington, VA every day 5 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 3 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 32 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.










Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for New York, NY to Arlington, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Arlington, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £48.
Distance: 334 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£52 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £129 Average Price |
3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
New York, NY to Arlington, VA train times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Arlington, VA trains for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
125 Northeast Regional | 15:35 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h32 | 20:07 Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 15:35 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h12 | 18:47 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 15:35 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h29 | 19:04 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2117 Acela | 16:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h52 | 18:52 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
131 Northeast Regional | 16:10 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h35 | 19:45 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 16:40 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h40 | 21:20 Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 16:40 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h26 | 20:06 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 16:40 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h45 | 20:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2159 Acela | 17:02 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h01 | 20:03 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
19 Crescent | 18:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h47 | 21:47 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
19 Crescent | 18:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h46 | 22:46 Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 18:02 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h03 | 21:05 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 18:02 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h12 | 22:14 Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 18:02 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h23 | 21:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 18:30 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h50 | 22:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 18:30 Penn Station, New York, NY | 5h11 | 23:41 Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 19:05 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h12 | 22:17 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 19:05 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h29 | 22:34 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 20:05 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h23 | 23:28 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
129 Northeast Regional | 20:24 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h34 | 23:58 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2167 Acela | 21:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h01 | 00:01 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
193 Northeast Regional | 21:27 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h07 | 00:34 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
193 Northeast Regional | 21:27 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h23 | 00:50 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
197 Northeast Regional | 22:06 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h19 | 01:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 22:25 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h28 | 01:53 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
55 Vermonter | 22:45 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h17 | 02:02 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
55 Vermonter | 22:45 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h03 | 01:48 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 23:52 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h27 | 03:19 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
![]() | 00:01 New York, NY | 3h06 | 03:07 Arlington, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
65 Northeast Regional · 79 Carolinian | 03:23 Penn Station, New York, NY | 13h57 | 17:20 Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 1 change | |
65 Northeast Regional | 03:23 Penn Station, New York, NY | 6h48 | 10:11 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
65 Northeast Regional | 03:23 Penn Station, New York, NY | 7h08 | 10:31 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
65 Northeast Regional | 03:23 Penn Station, New York, NY | 7h52 | 11:15 Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:49 New York, NY | 3h23 | 16:12 Arlington, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:05 New York, NY | 3h25 | 16:30 Arlington, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets New York, NY to Arlington, VA by coach, train or flight
Compare coach, train and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
20 Mar
21 Mar
22 Mar
23 Mar
24 Mar
25 Mar
26 Mar
Why should you book New York, NY to Arlington, VA trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Amtrak?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Amtrak, but also compare tickets for the likes of Amtrak Acela to find the best option for your trip from New York, NY to Arlington, VA.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Amtrak with all available travel options, which are bus, train and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from New York, NY to Arlington, VA.
Journey information
Overview: Train from New York, NY to Arlington, VA
Trains from New York, NY to Arlington, VA run on average 58 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 54 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 334 km distance in 2h 43m.
Distance 334 km |
Average train duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 58 |
Direct trains 54 |
Fastest train 2h 43m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 23:28 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from New York, NY to Arlington, VA trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between New York, NY and Arlington, VA from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Amtrak
Amtrak Acela
FAQs: New York, NY to Arlington, VA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Arlington, VA 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 Arlington, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in New York, NY and Arlington, VA
- 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
Most popular train connections from New York, NY
More options for your journey from New York, NY to Arlington, VA
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need



