The average train between Washington DC and Queens takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is an hourly train service from Washington DC to Queens. 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 Queens. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Queens at 5:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Queens. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Queens station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Washington DC to Queens train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Queens train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The distance between Washington DC and Queens is 337.9 km. The road distance is 380 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.