The average train between Journal Square and Washington takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Journal Square 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 hourly between Journal Square and Washington. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Journal Square is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Journal Square to Washington. However, there are services departing from Journal Square station and arriving at Washington station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Journal Square to Washington train services, operated by PATH, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Journal Square to Washington train services, operated by PATH, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Journal Square and Washington is 326 km. The road distance is 352 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.