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The average train between New Jersey and Washington takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from New Jersey 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 every 30 minutes between New Jersey and Washington. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Jersey is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:29 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Washington Union Station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 12m.
New Jersey to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
New Jersey to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
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The distance between New Jersey and Washington is 261.3 km. The road distance is 349 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.
