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Trip Overview

The average train between Long Island and Washington DC takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Long Island 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.

4h 2m
Duration
231 mi
Distance
$145
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Long Island to Washington DC train times

Trains run hourly between Long Island and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 2:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Penn Station and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 23m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 24m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 36m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 18m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 1m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 38m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 18m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 1m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 38m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 18m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 1m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 38m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 18m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 1m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 38m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 18m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 1m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 38m • 2 changes
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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    MTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 36m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Long Island to Washington DC? 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.

Map of how to get from Long Island to Washington DC.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 230.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Washington DC, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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