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How to get fromTrenton to Washingtonby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Trenton to Washington by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Trenton to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2h 30m
    $45–100

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Broad St At Hudson St to Market St At 11Th Stbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    5h 49m
    $26–65

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Suburban Stationtrain train Tre
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus bus Washington
    5h 30m
    $43–113

  4. Drive  168 mi

    1. Drive from Trenton to Washingtoncar car 168 mi
    3h 22m
    $31–45

  5. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    3h 6m
    $912–1,627

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PHL - DCA
    3h 20m
    $962–1,322

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane PHL - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 11m
    $964–1,225

  8. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane JFK - DCA
    3h 59m
    $930–1,653

  9. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LGA - DCA
    4h 19m
    $104–651

Trenton to Washington by train (Amtrak)

Calendar141Weekly Trains
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Broad St At Hudson St to Washington Union Station via Market St At 11Th St and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 5h 49m.

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