How much does a cheap train ticket from New York City to Washington cost?

The average train ticket price from New York City to Washington is £50. The best way to find cheap train tickets from New York City to Washington is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from New York City to Washington?

A train trip between New York City and Washington is around 3h 24m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 204 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between New York City and Washington?

The number of trains from New York City to Washington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 38. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from New York City to Washington by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from New York City to Washington?

When taking the train from New York City to Washington, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

Train New York City to Washington from £18 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from New York City to Washington on 2 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 55m	03:00	Union Station	Cheapest
12:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 52m	14:52	Union Station	Fastest
11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 53m	13:53	Union Station	No tags
11:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 26m	14:28	Union Station	No tags
11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 53m	13:53	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Washington on 3 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:45	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 17m	09:02	Union Station	Cheapest
09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 51m	11:51	Union Station	Fastest
04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 32m	08:22	Union Station	No tags
05:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 54m	08:24	Union Station	No tags
04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 32m	08:22	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Washington on 4 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 32m	08:22	Union Station	Cheapest
09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 51m	11:51	Union Station	Fastest
04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 32m	08:22	Union Station	No tags
05:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 54m	08:24	Union Station	No tags
05:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 54m	08:24	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Washington on 5 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 55m	03:00	Union Station	Cheapest
09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 51m	11:51	Union Station	Fastest
04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 32m	08:22	Union Station	No tags
05:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 54m	08:24	Union Station	No tags
04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 32m	08:22	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Washington on 6 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:01	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 27m	22:28	Union Station	Cheapest
15:01	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 50m	17:51	Union Station	Fastest
06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 25m	09:27	Union Station	No tags
08:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 54m	10:54	Union Station	No tags
06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 25m	09:27	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Washington on 7 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 31m	06:54	Union Station	Cheapest
21:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 43m	00:03	Union Station	Fastest
06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 25m	09:27	Union Station	No tags
09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 56m	11:56	Union Station	No tags
06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 25m	09:27	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Washington on 8 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 55m	03:00	Union Station	Cheapest
09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 51m	11:51	Union Station	Fastest
04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 32m	08:22	Union Station	No tags
05:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 54m	08:24	Union Station	No tags
04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 32m	08:22	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Washington on 9 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 26m	14:28	Union Station	Cheapest
09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 51m	11:51	Union Station	Fastest
04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 32m	08:22	Union Station	No tags
05:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 54m	08:24	Union Station	No tags
04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 32m	08:22	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

179bus per day

5hAverage duration

203 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£5 - £158	Average duration5h	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£19 - £425	Average duration3h 24m	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in New York City and Washington, DC, US?

New York City

A
Penn Station
254 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Washington, DC, US

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,620 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Users have shared positive feedback about the cleanliness and comfort of the train, as well as helpful staff at both the station and on board. The terminal was described as organized and inviting. However, some travelers experienced minor inconveniences such as unclear luggage check-in procedures, occasional delays, non-functional WiFi, and seating arrangements not meeting expectations for groups.

Amtrak New York City Washington recent customer reviews

The train was an hour and a half late. We didn’t have a seat for the first 20 minutes, and it was boiling in the cars.

Andrew M.

24 December 2024

Track number was announced very late. Business carriage was far away from the access point to platform and we had to get there in a hurry because there was no possibility to prepare for boarding. A good practice would be eg. separate queue for business class like on airports. Train was very late (35 min) on the final station.

Henna H.

5 October 2024

Very terrible!! Trip was perfect, but the staff at the train station was very very rude!!

Stefano G.

3 October 2024

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Washington, DC, US by train

How much does a cheap train ticket from New York City to Washington cost?
The average train ticket price from New York City to Washington is £50. The best way to find cheap train tickets from New York City to Washington is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from New York City to Washington?
A train trip between New York City and Washington is around 3h 24m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 204 miles that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between New York City and Washington?
The number of trains from New York City to Washington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 38. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from New York City to Washington by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from New York City to Washington?
When taking the train from New York City to Washington, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

30/11

£124

01/12

£54

Today

£35

03/12

£22

04/12

£39

05/12

£35

06/12

£66

07/12

£66

The cheapest trip from New York City to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £22

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New York City to Washington, DC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £22 to £581 for a train ticket from New York City to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £22, which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Amtrak Acela will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.