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How to get fromTrenton to Washington DCby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Trenton to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2h 51m
    $48–104

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Jefferson Stationtrain train Tre
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    5h
    $24–46

  3. Drive 168 mi

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

  4. 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 41m
    $916–1,632

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Broad St At Hudson St to Market St At 13Th Stbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus bus Washington
    6h 44m
    $46–115

  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 54m
    $965–1,327

  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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 21m
    $964–1,226

  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
    4h 35m
    $933–1,658

  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
    5h 10m
    $107–656

Trenton to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar141Weekly Services
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

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 $45–110 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Broad St At Hudson St to Washington, DC via Market St At 13Th St and Philadelphia, PA in around 6h 44m.

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