The average train between Washington and Hoboken Terminal takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Washington to Hoboken Terminal. 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 and Hoboken Terminal. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Hoboken Terminal at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Washington to Hoboken Terminal. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Hoboken Terminal station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Washington to Hoboken Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Hoboken Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Washington and Hoboken Terminal is 328.4 km. The road distance is 356 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 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.