The cheapest and fastest trains from Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
£99
Average price
£208
Fastest journey
2 h 27 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
298 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around £208 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £99.
Of the 21 trains that leave Iselin, NJ for Washington, DC every day 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 298 km distance in an average of 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
67 Northeast Regional
139 Northeast Regional
89 Palmetto
153 Northeast Regional
165 Northeast Regional
2265 Acela
2205 Acela
2255 Acela
139 Northeast Regional
195 Northeast RegionalTravel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a train costs an average of £85.
Distance: 298 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£206 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest | £194 Average Price |
3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 23:33 Iselin, NJ | 2h55 | 02:28 Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 04:54 Iselin, NJ | 2h46 | 07:40 Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:33 Iselin, NJ | 2h54 | 09:27 Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC
Trains from Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £85 but you can travel from only £40 by coach.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:43, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 298 km distance in 2h 22m.
Distance 298 km |
Average train duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £85 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 2h 22m |
First train 04:43 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Iselin, NJ and Washington, DC from £40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Iselin, NJ and Washington, DC
- 5:30 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM Saturday - Sunday
- The car park is open 7 days a week with multiple entry points.
- Le Malt Lounge
- Jose Tejas
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- APA Hotel Woodbridge
- Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel
- Extended Stay America - Edison - Raritan Center
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and NJ Transit services
- Hall 2: ticketing and waiting area
- Bus: NJ Transit Bus 48, 801, 802
- Train: Amtrak Northeast Corridor Line, NJ Transit Northeast Corridor Line
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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