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Trip Overview

The average train between New Jersey and Washington DC takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is an hourly train service from New Jersey 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.

3h 24m
Duration
215 mi
Distance
$67
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
3h 5m
$57–137

New Jersey to Washington DC train times

Trains run hourly between New Jersey and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Jersey is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 22m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 1m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 28m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 26m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 14m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 31m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 26m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 14m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 31m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New Jersey to Washington DC? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from New Jersey to Washington DC.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 214.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Washington DC, USA?

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.

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