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Get from Washington to Elizabethtown
The journey takes about 4 hours 16 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Washington, DC, US to Elizabethtown, PA: Trip Overview
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Washington to Elizabethtown Train
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Washington, DC, US - Elizabethtown, PA
How much does a cheap train ticket from Washington to Elizabethtown cost?
The average train ticket price from Washington to Elizabethtown is US$146. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Washington to Elizabethtown is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Washington to Elizabethtown?
A train trip between Washington and Elizabethtown is around 4h 16m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 36m. This is the time it takes to travel the 145 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Washington and Elizabethtown?
The number of trains from Washington to Elizabethtown can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 20. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Washington to Elizabethtown by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Washington to Elizabethtown?
When taking the train from Washington to Elizabethtown, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Elizabethtown, PA was searched and found on 04 Nov 2025 with a price of US$42To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Washington, DC, US to Elizabethtown, PA as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$42 to US$908 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Elizabethtown, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$42, which is on 2025-11-04.
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Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Washington and Elizabethtown is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Elizabethtown.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Elizabethtown you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Washington and Elizabethtown, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
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Did you know?
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
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