The average train between Elizabeth and Washington DC takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Elizabeth to Washington DC. 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 hourly between Elizabeth and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 4:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Elizabeth is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth station and arriving at Washington DC station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Elizabeth to Washington DC train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Elizabeth to Washington DC train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Elizabeth and Washington DC is 311.4 km. The road distance is 354 km.
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.
