The average train between Washington DC and Manhattan takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is an hourly train service from Washington DC to Manhattan. 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 Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Manhattan at 2:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Manhattan station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Washington DC to Manhattan train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Manhattan train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The distance between Washington DC and Manhattan is 335.8 km. The road distance is 362 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Two other operators also service this route.