# New York to Washington Train — Amtrak Acela & Northeast Regional times, tickets & classes Direct down the Northeast Corridor in about 3 hours on Amtrak Acela and Northeast Regional, up to 150 mph, more than 30 trains a day. The New York to Washington train runs city centre to city centre with no changes. ## The New York to Washington train route Every New York to Washington train is direct. It leaves New York Penn Station (under the Moynihan Train Hall), runs south through Newark, Philadelphia 30th Street, Wilmington and Baltimore, and arrives at Washington Union Station beside Capitol Hill. - Journey: fastest just under 3h on the Acela; most 3h–3h45m (Northeast Regional makes more stops) - Distance: ~225 miles down the Northeast Corridor - Frequency: 30+ trains a day each way, roughly 1–2 per hour, plus an overnight - Changes: none — direct service ## Amtrak Acela or Northeast Regional - **Acela** — high-speed, up to 150 mph, fewest stops, fastest at just under 3h. Business and First Class, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, café car, quiet car. From about $263. - **Northeast Regional** — frequent and best value, about 3h–3h45m, Coach and Business Class, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, café car, quiet car. From about $112. ## Classes on the New York to Washington train ### Economy (Coach) Reserved Coach seats with legroom, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, café car and quiet car. From about $112. ### Business Class Roomier seats, more space, wider tables; Acela adds a First Class tier with at-seat service. From about $322. ## Where the New York to Washington train starts and ends **New York (departure):** New York Penn Station and the Moynihan Train Hall in Midtown Manhattan — subway, Long Island Rail Road and NJ Transit under one roof, near Madison Square Garden and the Empire State Building. **Washington (arrival):** Washington Union Station beside Capitol Hill — Metro, and a short walk to the National Mall, the Smithsonian's free museums, the White House, the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. ## New York to Washington by train, plane or bus | Mode | City-to-city time | Typical cost | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | Train (Acela) | ~3h direct | from ~$263 | Up to 150 mph, Business & First | | Train (Northeast Regional) | ~3h–3h45m direct | from ~$112 | Most frequent, best value | | Flight | ~4h+ door to door | varies | ~1h in the air, plus two airports and transfers | | Bus | ~4h–5h | cheapest | Slow, subject to I-95 traffic | City centre to city centre, with Wi-Fi and legroom, the New York to Washington train is the easiest way to make the trip. ## New York to Washington train tickets Amtrak uses demand-based pricing, so fares move with the date and how far ahead you book. Economy from about $112, most daytime trains from about $263, Business Class from about $322. Book early for the cheapest train tickets; the Northeast Regional is usually cheaper than the Acela. ## New York to Washington train — frequently asked questions **Is there a direct train?** Yes — every New York to Washington train is direct on Amtrak, 30+ a day. **How long is it?** Fastest just under 3h on the Acela; most 3h–3h45m. **Which trains?** Amtrak Acela (high-speed) and Northeast Regional, both direct. **How much?** Economy from ~$112, Business from ~$322; book early for the lowest fares. **Where does it arrive?** Washington Union Station, beside Capitol Hill and the National Mall. **How can I get cheap train tickets?** Book a week or two ahead; the Northeast Regional is usually cheaper than the Acela, and midday, early and late trains often beat peak prices. **Do I need an Amtrak account to book?** No — compare and book Amtrak tickets through the live search; the Amtrak app is handy for managing tickets. --- Book tickets: https://highspeedtrains.com