The average train between Jersey City and Washington takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Jersey City to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Jersey City and Washington. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Jersey City is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Jersey City to Washington. However, there are services departing from Jersey City station and arriving at Washington station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Jersey City to Washington train services, operated by PATH, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Jersey City to Washington train services, operated by PATH, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Jersey City and Washington is 324.6 km. The road distance is 352 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.