Washington DC → New York
9 trains on this corridor — fastest 2h 50m on the Acela, fares from $31. Compare timetables and classes below, then book with our rail desk.
Trains on route
9
Fastest
2h 50m · Acela
Cheapest (indicative)
from $31 · Vermonter
Origin stations
WAS
Amtrak · Intercity · Up to 18× daily · ~77% on-time
05:30
Washington Union Station (WAS)
08:40
New York Moynihan Train Hall (NYP)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Business Class
Extra legroom
indicative
Amtrak · High-Speed · Up to 16× daily (weekdays) · ~80% on-time
06:00
Washington Union Station (WAS)
08:50
New York Moynihan Train Hall (NYP)
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Business Class
Extra legroom
indicative
First Class
At-seat hot meal service
indicative
Amtrak · Long-Distance · Daily · ~67% on-time
06:25
Washington Union Station (WAS)
10:00
New York Moynihan Train Hall (NYP)
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Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Business Class
Extra legroom
indicative
Amtrak · Long-Distance · Daily · ~66% on-time
08:20
Washington Union Station (WAS)
11:40
New York Moynihan Train Hall (NYP)
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Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Roomette (Sleeper)
Private room for 1–2
indicative
Bedroom (Sleeper)
Private room with en-suite
indicative
Amtrak · Long-Distance · Daily · ~62% on-time
12:15
Washington Union Station (WAS)
15:30
New York Moynihan Train Hall (NYP)
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Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Roomette (Sleeper)
Private room for 1–2
indicative
Bedroom (Sleeper)
Private room with en-suite
indicative
Amtrak · Long-Distance · Daily · ~64% on-time
14:10
Washington Union Station (WAS)
17:25
New York Moynihan Train Hall (NYP)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Roomette (Sleeper)
Private room for 1–2
indicative
Bedroom (Sleeper)
Private room with en-suite
indicative
Amtrak · Intercity · Daily · ~71% on-time
16:50
Washington Union Station (WAS)
20:10
New York Moynihan Train Hall (NYP)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Business Class
Extra legroom
indicative
Amtrak · Long-Distance · 3× weekly (Sun·Wed·Fri from New York) · ~61% on-time
17:20
Washington Union Station (WAS)
21:40
New York Moynihan Train Hall (NYP)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Roomette (Sleeper)
Private room for 1–2
indicative
Amtrak · Intercity · Daily · ~68% on-time
19:20
Washington Union Station (WAS)
22:40
New York Moynihan Train Hall (NYP)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Business Class
Extra legroom
indicative
The Acela covers Washington DC to New York in about 2h 50m, departing Washington Union Station at 06:00. Schedules are indicative — we confirm live timings before booking.
Indicative fares start from $31 on the Vermonter. Amtrak fares are dynamic and rise as seats sell, so exact pricing is confirmed at booking. Business Class, First Class and sleeper accommodations cost more.
Our timetable lists 9 services on this corridor: Northeast Regional, Acela, Vermonter, Silver Meteor, Crescent and more. Frequencies vary by day of week and season.
Send an enquiry from any train on this page — our rail desk confirms live availability, holds the best class for your budget, and issues tickets through the operator’s official or authorised channels, with support for changes and refunds afterwards.
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Schedules and fares shown are indicative, compiled from official operator timetables. Rail operators adjust timings, fares and running days without notice — our rail desk confirms live availability and exact pricing before any booking is ticketed.