The average train between Union Station and Jersey City takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Union Station to Jersey City. 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 Union Station and Jersey City. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Union Station is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Jersey City at 5:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Union Station to Jersey City. However, there are services departing from Union Station station and arriving at Jersey City station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Union Station to Jersey City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
Union Station to Jersey City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Union Station and Jersey City is 322.5 km. The road distance is 352 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.