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Trip Overview

The average train between Manhattan and Washington DC takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Manhattan 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.

3h 42m
Duration
225 mi
Distance
$79
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
3h 20m
$67–141

Manhattan to Washington DC train times

Trains run hourly between Manhattan and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 224.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Manhattan, 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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