The average train between Merrick and Washington takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Merrick 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 every 4 hours between Merrick and Washington. The earliest departure is at 2:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Merrick is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Merrick to Washington. However, there are services departing from Merrick station and arriving at Washington station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Merrick to Washington train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Merrick station.
Merrick to Washington train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Merrick and Washington is 356.8 km. The road distance is 403 km.
You can take a train from Merrick to Washington Union Station via Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 38m.