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Trip Overview

The average train between Elizabeth and Washington takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Elizabeth to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 51m
Duration
209 mi
Distance
$70
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Metropark Amtrak Station (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
3h 37m
$58–140

Elizabeth to Washington train times

Trains run hourly between Elizabeth and Washington. The earliest departure is at 1:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Elizabeth is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Metropark and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 209 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $27–290 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Two other operators also service this route.

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