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New York, NY to Washington, DC Train

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20/04/2026
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Today CHF 70.92
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2 days CHF 36.84
3 days CHF 23.03

New York, NY to Washington, DC by train

The journey from New York, NY to Washington, DC by train is 328.86 km and takes 3 hrs 30 mins. There are 36 connections per day, with the first departure at 04:50 and the last at 23:23. It is possible to travel from New York, NY to Washington, DC by train for as little as CHF 17.72 or as much as CHF 420.25. The best price for this journey is CHF 17.72.

Lowest Price CHF 17.72
Journey Duration 3 hrs 30 mins
Connection per Day 36
Lowest Price CHF 17.72
Highest Price CHF 420.25
First Departure 04:50
Last Departure 23:23
Distance 328.86 km
Departure New York, NY
Arrival Washington, DC
Carriers Amtrak

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Price as departure date approaches

Train companies may charge higher ticket prices as the date of departure approaches. Prices in the next days can range from around CHF 18.04 to CHF 87.61 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 79% on your trip!

Best time to book cheap train tickets from New York, NY to Washington, DC

The cheapest New York, NY - Washington, DC train tickets can be found for as low as CHF 37.44 if you’re lucky, or CHF 50.84 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as CHF 61.56.

Find the best day to travel to Washington, DC by train

When travelling to Washington, DC by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Amtrak from New York, NY to Washington, DC
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New York, NY to Washington, DC CO2 Emissions by Train

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Train
23.02kg
Bus
24.66kg
Flight
65.77kg
Car
52.62kg
What are the CO2 emissions from New York, NY to Washington, DC by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between New York, NY and Washington, DC are 23.02kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between New York, NY and Washington, DC? By taking the train between New York, NY and Washington, DC you will save 42.75kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 1.64kg compared to a bus and 29.6kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a train ticket from New York, NY to Washington, DC?
A train ticket from New York, NY to Washington, DC is CHF 108.29. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as CHF 17.72.
What's the cheapest train ticket from New York, NY to Washington, DC?
The cheapest ticket you can get from New York, NY to Washington, DC is CHF 17.72. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between New York, NY and Washington, DC by train?
New York, NY to Washington, DC is 328.86 km.
How long does the train between New York, NY and Washington, DC take?
New York, NY to Washington, DC is on average 3 hrs 30 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 2 hrs 43 mins.
How many train connections per day go from New York, NY to Washington, DC?
New York, NY to Washington, DC has 36 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from New York, NY to Washington, DC leave?
The earliest train from New York, NY to Washington, DC departs at 04:50. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from New York, NY to Washington, DC depart?
The latest train from New York, NY to Washington, DC departs at 23:23. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from New York, NY to Washington, DC in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest train ticket we have found is CHF 17.72 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from New York, NY to Washington, DC?
There are on average 35 direct connection(s) from New York, NY to go to Washington, DC.
What's the fastest journey time between New York, NY to Washington, DC by train?
The fastest journey time by train between New York, NY and Washington, DC is 2 hrs 43 mins.
Is there a direct train from New York, NY to Washington, DC?
Yes, there is a direct train between New York, NY and Washington, DC.
What are the CO2 emissions for New York, NY to Washington, DC by train?
The train journey from New York, NY to Washington, DC creates 23.02kg of CO2 emissions.