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Trip Overview

The average train between Elizabeth and Washington takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. 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
$74
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
3h 14m
$63–149

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 11:09 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 218.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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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