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

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Washington start at $35. The average price for this train route is around $92. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average train trip from New York City to Washington takes 3h 24m and covers 330 km. The quickest train gets 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 4:09am. The latest train departs at 11:23pm.

What 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 best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance 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 $32 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for New York City to Washington on December 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:05pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 55m	3:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
5:00pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 56m	7:56pm	Union Station	Fastest
5:00pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 56m	7:56pm	Union Station	No tags
6:06pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 19m	9:25pm	Union Station	No tags
6:00pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 2m	9:02pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Washington on December 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:45am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 17m	9:02am	Union Station	Cheapest
9:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 51m	11:51am	Union Station	Fastest
4:50am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 32m	8:22am	Union Station	No tags
5:30am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 54m	8:24am	Union Station	No tags
4:50am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 32m	8:22am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Washington on December 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:49am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 23m	11:12am	Union Station	Cheapest
3:01pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 50m	5:51pm	Union Station	Fastest
6:02am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 25m	9:27am	Union Station	No tags
8:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 54m	10:54am	Union Station	No tags
6:02am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 25m	9:27am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Washington on December 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:23pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 31m	6:54am	Union Station	Cheapest
9:20pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 43m	12:03am	Union Station	Fastest
6:02am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 25m	9:27am	Union Station	No tags
9:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 56m	11:56am	Union Station	No tags
6:02am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 25m	9:27am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Washington on December 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:05pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 55m	3:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
9:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 51m	11:51am	Union Station	Fastest
4:50am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 32m	8:22am	Union Station	No tags
5:30am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 54m	8:24am	Union Station	No tags
4:50am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 32m	8:22am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Washington on December 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:45am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 17m	9:02am	Union Station	Cheapest
9:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 51m	11:51am	Union Station	Fastest
4:50am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 32m	8:22am	Union Station	No tags
5:30am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 54m	8:24am	Union Station	No tags
4:50am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 32m	8:22am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Washington on December 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:50am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 32m	8:22am	Union Station	Cheapest
9:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 51m	11:51am	Union Station	Fastest
4:50am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 32m	8:22am	Union Station	No tags
5:30am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 54m	8:24am	Union Station	No tags
5:30am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 54m	8:24am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Washington on December 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:50am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 32m	8:22am	Union Station	Cheapest
9:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 51m	11:51am	Union Station	Fastest
4:50am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 32m	8:22am	Union Station	No tags
5:30am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 54m	8:24am	Union Station	No tags
5:30am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 54m	8:24am	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go 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 $9, 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 Price$9 - $291	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$35 - $783	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

4/55,623 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.

December 24, 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.

October 5, 2024

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

Stefano G.

October 3, 2024

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

US train and bus 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 schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 at $35. The average price for this train route is around $92. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from New York City to Washington?
The average train trip from New York City to Washington takes 3h 24m and covers 330 km. The quickest train gets 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 4:09am. The latest train departs at 11:23pm.
What 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 best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance 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

12-02

$99

12-03

$99

Today

$49

12-05

$122

12-06

$172

12-07

$228

12-08

$49

12-09

$72

The cheapest trip from New York City to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $49

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 $49 to $1,070 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 $49 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.