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Trip Overview

The average train between Elizabeth and Washington takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is an hourly train service 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 38m
Duration
218 mi
Distance
$64
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
3h 14m
$53–139

Elizabeth to Washington train times

Trains run hourly between Elizabeth and Washington. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Elizabeth is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 31m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela3h 14m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 29m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 39m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 35m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 39m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak7h 23m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak3h 38m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 3m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak4h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elizabeth to Washington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 218.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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