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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington DC and South Orange takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington DC to South Orange. 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 19m
Duration
222 mi
Distance
$151
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Washington DC to South Orange train times

Trains run hourly between Washington DC and South Orange. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 9:51 PM which arrives into South Orange at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit8h 19m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 23m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 31m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit8h 19m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 23m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 31m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit8h 19m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 23m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 31m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit8h 19m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 23m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 31m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 18m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 49m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 19m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit7h 18m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 7m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 37m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit8h 19m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 23m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 31m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 49m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington DC to South Orange? 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.

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  • Distance: 222 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

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.

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