Washington to Staten Island by train
Staten Island lies 309 km (192 mi) north-east of Washington, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 11 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 377 km (235 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Washington | Staten Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 689,545 | 468,730 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Washington Union Station, Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station, New Jersey Avenue Station | Ocean Park |
| Postal codes | 20001–56972 | 10301–10314 |
Where to book trains from Washington to Staten Island
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Staying in Staten Island
Our booking partner lists 15 places to stay in Staten Island. Of the 14 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (8). Across 10 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 4,975 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Staten Island from Washington?
309 km (192 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Washington; by road roughly 377 km (235 mi).
How long does it take to get from Washington to Staten Island by train?
About 4 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Washington and Staten Island?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where can I stay in Staten Island?
Our booking partner lists 15 places to stay in Staten Island, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.