How much is the train ticket from New York City to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Washington start from R 417. The average price for this train route is around R 1 117. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from New York City to Washington is 3h 24m, covering a distance of 330 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 25m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New York City to Washington route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 38 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Washington?

The earliest train from New York City to Washington departs at 04:09. And the latest train departs at 23:23.

Which is the best train operator from New York City to Washington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Washington?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from New York City to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from New York City to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train New York City to Washington from R 382 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New York City to Washington on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:01	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 35m	23:36	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	21:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 43m	00:03	Union Station	Fastest
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 25m	09:27	Union Station	No tags
Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 56m	11:56	Union Station	No tags
Train	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
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 32m	08:22	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 51m	11:51	Union Station	Fastest
Train	04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 32m	08:22	Union Station	No tags
Train	05:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 54m	08:24	Union Station	No tags
Train	05:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 54m	08:24	Union Station	No tags

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

Next departures from New York City to Washington on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 32m	08:22	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 51m	11:51	Union Station	Fastest
Train	04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 32m	08:22	Union Station	No tags
Train	05:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 54m	08:24	Union Station	No tags
Train	05:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 54m	08:24	Union Station	No tags

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

Next departures from New York City to Washington on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 32m	08:22	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 51m	11:51	Union Station	Fastest
Train	04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 32m	08:22	Union Station	No tags
Train	05:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 54m	08:24	Union Station	No tags
Train	05:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 54m	08:24	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Washington on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 25m	09:27	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	15:01	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 50m	17:51	Union Station	Fastest
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 25m	09:27	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 54m	10:54	Union Station	No tags
Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 27m	10:31	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 R 104, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

179bus per day

5hAverage duration

327 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 104 - R 3 525	Average duration5h	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 417 - R 9 503	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

4/55 626 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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from New York City to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Washington start from R 417. The average price for this train route is around R 1 117. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Washington?
The average train journey time from New York City to Washington is 3h 24m, covering a distance of 330 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 25m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New York City to Washington route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 38 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Washington?
The earliest train from New York City to Washington departs at 04:09. And the latest train departs at 23:23.
Which is the best train operator from New York City to Washington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Washington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from New York City to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from New York City to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

03/12

R 1 198

04/12

R 1 562

Today

R 2 048

06/12

R 1 475

07/12

R 2 082

08/12

R 868

09/12

R 1 059

10/12

R 1 475

The cheapest trip from New York City to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 08 Dec 2025 with a price of R 868

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 R 868 to R 12 995 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 R 868, which is on 2025-12-08.

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.