New York City to Washington by train
Washington lies 328 km (204 mi) south-west of New York City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 27 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 401 km (249 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| New York City | Washington | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 8.8 million | 689,545 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Washington Union Station, Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station, New Jersey Avenue Station |
Where to book trains from New York City to Washington
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Staying in Washington
Our booking partner lists 1,105+ places to stay in Washington (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 752 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (358), and 34 are five-star. Across 255 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 260,731 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Washington from New York City?
328 km (204 mi) in a straight line, south-west of New York City; by road roughly 401 km (249 mi).
How long does it take to get from New York City to Washington by train?
About 4 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between New York City and Washington?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where can I stay in Washington?
Our booking partner lists 1,105+ places to stay in Washington, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.