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

Showing times and prices for 18 Jul

Cheapest price

£172

Average price

£172

Fastest journey

3 h 16 m

Average duration

3 h 16 m

Trains per day

1

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 travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Washington, DC to New York, NY will cost around £172 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £172.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Washington, DC for New York, NY every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 328 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 16 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 16 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.

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23:103h16
Washington, DC
02:26New York, NY
£1721One-way
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Compare train, coach 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 coach with prices starting from £19. 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 coach costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £163.

Distance: 328 km

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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 £37 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
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
Coach from £19
Distance
328 km
Average train duration
3h 10m
Cheapest ticket price
£37
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
Coach from £19

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

Buy your official Amtrak and Amtrak Acela train tickets from Washington, DC to New York, NY from £38 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.

Amtrak is the main train provider in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next train journey to New York, NY from Washington, DC.

Train information from Washington, DC to New York, NY with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 16 min
  • Cheapest Price: £38
  • Amtrak frequency: 15 a day

FAQs: Washington, DC to New York, NY train

FAQs: Travel by train from Washington, DC to New York, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Washington, DC to New York, NY.
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Important Stations and Airports in Washington, DC and New York, NY

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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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  • Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
  • Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
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Distance to city center
2 km
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  • Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
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  • 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
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  • Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
Public transport 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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Distance to city center
4 km
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  • Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
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  • 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
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  • Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
Hotel
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  • The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
  • Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
  • Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
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  • Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
Information Desk
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  • Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
Public transport 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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