The average train between Washington and Elizabeth takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington to Elizabeth. 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 Washington and Elizabeth. The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Elizabeth at 4:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 59m • 1 change
3h 29m • 1 change
3h 16m • 1 change
3h 1m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Washington to Elizabeth. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Elizabeth station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Washington to Elizabeth train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Elizabeth train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Washington and Elizabeth is 311.4 km. The road distance is 351 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Two other operators also service this route.
