The cheapest and fastest trains from Trenton, NJ to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
2 h 29 m
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
245 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trenton, 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 Trenton, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 5 trains that leave Trenton, NJ for Washington, DC every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 245 km distance in an average of 3 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 7 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 train, coach and flight for Trenton, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trenton, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £161.
Distance: 245 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£41 Average Price | £314 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Trenton, NJ to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Trenton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
185 Northeast Regional | 14:22 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h30 | 16:52 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 15:29 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h36 | 18:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
119 Northeast Regional | 16:00 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h28 | 18:28 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 16:30 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h34 | 19:04 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
131 Northeast Regional | 17:15 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h30 | 19:45 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 17:46 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h39 | 20:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
19 Crescent | 19:01 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h46 | 21:47 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 19:34 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h46 | 22:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 20:02 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h32 | 22:34 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
129 Northeast Regional | 21:30 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h28 | 23:58 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 23:22 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h31 | 01:53 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
55 Vermonter | 23:38 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h24 | 02:02 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
![]() | 00:21 Trenton, NJ | 2h29 | 02:50 Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 00:49 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h30 | 03:19 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 02:08 Trenton, NJ | 2h39 | 04:47 Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:22 Trenton, NJ | 6h07 | 11:29 Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:31 Trenton, NJ | 2h30 | 14:01 Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:56 Trenton, NJ | 2h31 | 14:27 Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Trenton, NJ to Washington, DC
Trains from Trenton, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 245 km distance in 2h 23m.
Distance 245 km |
Average train duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 2h 23m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 23:23 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Trenton, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Trenton, NJ and Washington, DC from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trenton, NJ to Washington, DC train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trenton, 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 Trenton, NJ and Washington, DC
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with multiple entry and exit points.
- Settimo Cielo
- 1911 Smokehouse BBQ
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- Trenton Marriott Downtown
- Lafayette Park Hotel and Suites
- Wyndham Garden Trenton
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: Main entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Hall 2: Platforms for NJ Transit and Amtrak services
- Bus: NJ Transit Bus Lines 409, 601, 606, 608, 609, 611, 619
- Light Rail: River 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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