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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Jersey City takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Washington 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.

3h 25m
Duration
218 mi
Distance
$142
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Acela
3h 1m
$121–184

Washington to Jersey City train times

Trains run hourly between Washington and Jersey City. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Jersey City at 5:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    AmtrakPATH3h 14m • 1 change

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    AmtrakPATH3h 19m • 1 change

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    AmtrakPATH3h 38m • 1 change

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    AmtrakPATH3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaPATH2h 59m • 1 change

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    AmtrakPATH3h 19m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaPATH2h 59m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaPATH3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaPATH2h 58m • 1 change

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    AmtrakPATH3h 28m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaPATH3h 8m • 1 change

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    AmtrakPATH3h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington to Jersey City? 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: 218.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Jersey City, 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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