The cheapest and fastest trains from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
£91
Average price
£104
Fastest journey
2 h 51 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
283 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New Brunswick, 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 New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around £104 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £91.
Of the 3 trains that leave New Brunswick, NJ for Washington, DC every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 283 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 11 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.






Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. 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 £18, and a flight costs an average of £39.
Distance: 283 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£69 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £119 Average Price |
3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC trains for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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131 Northeast Regional | 16:52 New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 2h53 | 19:45 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
129 Northeast Regional | 21:05 New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 2h53 | 23:58 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
![]() | 01:46 New Brunswick, NJ | 3h01 | 04:47 Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:51 New Brunswick, NJ | 3h11 | 16:02 Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC
Trains from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 283 km distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 283 km |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 05:00 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Amtrak, NJ Transit from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, NJ Transit trains will get you between New Brunswick, NJ and Washington, DC from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New Brunswick, 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 New Brunswick, NJ and Washington, DC
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several lots and garages in the vicinity.
- Old Man Rafferty's
- The Frog and The Peach
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- The Heldrich Hotel
- Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
- Rutgers University Inn
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for NJ Transit and Amtrak services
- Bus: NJ Transit Bus Lines 810, 811, 814, 815, 818
- Suburban Transit/Coach USA
- Greyhound Lines
- 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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