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Acela New York–Washington train timings
Acela New York–Washington timetable
4 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York Penn Station | — | 07:00 | 0 | |
| 2 | Philadelphia 30th Street Station | 07:58 | 08:00 | 2 min | 152 |
| 3 | Baltimore Penn Station | 08:35 | 08:37 | 2 min | 297 |
| 4 | Washington Union Station | 09:05 | — | 362 |
Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by Amtrak on the day.
Acela New York–Washington: New York to Washington DC
Acela New York–Washington (Acela 2151) is a premium train run by Amtrak between New York Penn Station and Washington Union Station. The full journey covers 362 km and takes 2h 5m, with 2 intermediate stops.
It leaves New York Penn Station at 07:00 and reaches Washington Union Station at 09:05. It runs every day. On the way it stops at Philadelphia 30th Street Station and Baltimore Penn Station.
Amtrak Acela 2151 is the United States' only true high-speed train, connecting New York Penn Station to Washington Union Station on the Northeast Corridor at up to 240 km/h. Covering 362 km in approximately 2h40m, the Acela (short for "acceleration") serves the busiest intercity rail corridor in North America. New Avelia Liberty trainsets entered service in 2023.
How to book Acela New York–Washington tickets
Tickets are sold by Amtrak on amtrak.com and at staffed stations. Advance fares are usually cheaper than buying on the day.
Book on amtrak.comAcela New York–Washington: common questions
- What time does Acela New York–Washington leave New York?
- Acela New York–Washington departs New York Penn Station at 07:00 and arrives at Washington Union Station at 09:05. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does Acela New York–Washington take from New York to Washington DC?
- The scheduled journey time is 2h 5m for 362 km.
- Which stations does Acela New York–Washington stop at?
- Acela New York–Washington calls at New York Penn Station, Philadelphia 30th Street Station, Baltimore Penn Station and Washington Union Station.
- Does Acela New York–Washington run every day?
- Yes, Acela New York–Washington runs daily.
- Where can I book Acela New York–Washington tickets?
- On Amtrak's own site, amtrak.com. TrainsTracking does not sell tickets.