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The average train between Matawan and Washington DC takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Matawan to Washington DC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 45m
Duration
240 mi
Distance
$71
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Aberdeen-Matawan to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Njcl / ...
  2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
4h 19m
$55–147

Matawan to Washington DC train times

Trains run hourly between Matawan and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Matawan is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 30m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 42m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 56m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 1m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 42m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 19m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 42m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 19m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 2m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 40m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 18m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 240.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Matawan, NJ, USA and Washington DC, USA?

You can take a train from Aberdeen-Matawan to Washington DC via Newark Penn Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 4h 19m.

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