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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington DC and Manhattan takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. 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.

3h 44m
Duration
225 mi
Distance
$77
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Acela
3h 36m
$67–143

Washington DC to Manhattan train times

Trains run hourly between Washington DC and Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 2:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Manhattan at 5:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 224.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

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.

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