Elizabeth to Washington Trains

Elizabeth to Washington trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Elizabeth and Washington takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. 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 39m
Duration: 218 mi
Distance: $145
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best

Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela

3h 14m

$113–191

Elizabeth to Washington train times

Trains run hourly between Elizabeth and Washington. The earliest departure is at 4:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Elizabeth is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Washington at 5:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:15 PM → 10:16 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
7:25 PM → 11:19 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
10:55 PM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
7h 59m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:43 AM → 8:22 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
5:22 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:43 AM → 8:22 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
5:22 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:34 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 9:54 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 11:12 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:34 AM → 9:40 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:43 AM → 8:22 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
5:22 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:43 AM → 8:22 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
5:22 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 9:53 AM
3h 27m • 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.

Elizabeth to Washington trains

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Train (Amtrak)

Elizabeth to Washington train times

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:15 PM → 10:16 PM

7:25 PM → 11:19 PM

10:55 PM → 6:54 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:43 AM → 8:22 AM

5:22 AM → 9:02 AM

6:00 AM → 9:40 AM

6:26 AM → 9:53 AM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:43 AM → 8:22 AM

5:22 AM → 9:02 AM

6:00 AM → 9:40 AM

6:26 AM → 9:53 AM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:34 AM → 9:01 AM

6:29 AM → 9:54 AM

7:34 AM → 11:12 AM

8:34 AM → 11:56 AM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:34 AM → 9:40 AM

6:29 AM → 10:14 AM

7:34 AM → 11:00 AM

8:34 AM → 12:16 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:43 AM → 8:22 AM

5:22 AM → 9:02 AM

6:00 AM → 9:40 AM

6:26 AM → 9:53 AM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:43 AM → 8:22 AM

5:22 AM → 9:02 AM

6:00 AM → 9:40 AM

6:26 AM → 9:53 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station

Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station

Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station

Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station

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Alternative transport options

10:55 PM → 6:54 AM
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