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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and South Orange takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington 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 1m
Duration
220 mi
Distance
$77
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Acela
3h 31m
$63–167

Washington to South Orange train times

Trains run hourly between Washington and South Orange. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into South Orange at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark, Penn Station and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 31m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 2m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 7m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 38m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 8m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 48m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington 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: 220 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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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