The average train between Elizabeth and Washington takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 4 hours 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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No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Washington. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth station and arriving at Washington station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Elizabeth to Washington train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metropark Amtrak Station.
Elizabeth to Washington train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Elizabeth and Washington is 311.4 km. The road distance is 336 km.
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.
