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The average train between Washington and Elmhurst takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is an hourly train service from Washington to Elmhurst. 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 43m
Duration
228 mi
Distance
$150
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Washington to Elmhurst train times

Trains run hourly between Washington and Elmhurst. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Elmhurst at 5:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road3h 43m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road3h 53m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road7h 27m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road3h 13m • 1 change
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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road3h 38m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road3h 32m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road3h 38m • 1 change
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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road3h 45m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road3h 22m • 1 change
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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road3h 45m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road3h 22m • 1 change
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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road3h 35m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road3h 13m • 1 change
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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road3h 38m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road3h 32m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road3h 13m • 1 change
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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road3h 38m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road3h 32m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road3h 13m • 1 change
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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road3h 38m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road3h 32m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road3h 37m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington to Elmhurst? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 228 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Elmhurst, Queens County, 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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