The average train between Washington DC and Harlem takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is an hourly train service from Washington DC to Harlem. 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 Washington DC and Harlem. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Harlem at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Harlem. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Harlem station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Washington DC to Harlem train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Harlem train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The distance between Washington DC and Harlem is 338.9 km. The road distance is 371 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly.