Find train tickets from New York to Washington, D.C.

The Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station is a common starting point for your train journey from New York to Washington. It has an elevator on-site and provides wheelchairs to make navigation through the station seamless. Travelers can also access waiting room lounges, payphones, restrooms, and vending machines. Overnight and same-day parking facilities are also available, albeit for a small fee. When you get to Washington, D.C., you’re likely to arrive at Union Station, which also has a waiting lounge, elevator, restrooms, and vending machines.

Yes, various trains of Amtrak from New York to Washington offer free Wi-Fi, including Acela, Northeast Regional, Carolinian, Silver Star, Cardinal, and Palmetto. The internet service supports low-functionality activities such as general web browsing, but it will be difficult to download large files or stream videos. You can also access complimentary Wi-Fi at both the departure and arrival train stations, Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station, and Union Station.

Yes, if you travel business or first class, you can access train menus for most journeys on the New York to Washington route. Dining options include breakfast, afternoon, and evening selections and a wide selection of beverages like liquor, wine, tea, and water. You can also make special diet requests on some trains.

Amtrak trains generally allow you to travel for free with two personal items, each weighing 25 pounds or less, and two carry-ons with weights of no more than 50 pounds each. Anything above the quantity and size limitation will incur a fee of roughly $20. Some trains also offer checked baggage services, allowing two free bags weighing up to 50 pounds and two extra bags at a fee of approximately $20 each.

The train journey from New York to Washington, D.C. takes 3h 38m on average and covers a distance of 205 miles.

Amtrak is the only train operator serving this route.