The cheapest and fastest trains from Trenton, NJ to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£156
Fastest journey
2 h 23 m
Average duration
2 h 26 m
Trains per day
21
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 £156 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 21 trains that leave Trenton, 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 245 km distance in an average of 2 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 28 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.
135 Northeast Regional
65 Northeast Regional
107 Northeast Regional
139 Northeast Regional
57 Vermonter
139 Northeast Regional
161 Northeast Regional
153 Northeast Regional
79 Carolinian
165 Northeast RegionalTravel 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 £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. 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 £34, and a flight costs an average of £165.
Distance: 245 km
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£72 Average Price | £317 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration 2h 42m 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 |
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Live departures
Trenton, NJ to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Trenton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
65 Northeast Regional | 05:22 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 6h07 | 11:29 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
89 Palmetto | 11:56 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h31 | 14:27 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
79 Carolinian | 13:04 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h27 | 15:31 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
101 Northeast Regional | 13:42 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h30 | 16:12 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
153 Northeast Regional | 14:03 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h27 | 16:30 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
103 Northeast Regional | 14:47 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h29 | 17:16 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
143 Northeast Regional | 15:49 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h35 | 18:24 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
147 Northeast Regional | 18:48 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h24 | 21:12 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
19 Crescent | 20:01 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h46 | 22:47 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 20:03 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h26 | 22:29 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 20:34 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h46 | 23:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 22:05 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h27 | 00:32 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
159 Northeast Regional | 23:03 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h34 | 01:37 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
135 Northeast Regional | 00:03 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h34 | 02:37 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
107 Northeast Regional | 00:21 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h29 | 02:50 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
57 Vermonter | 00:57 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h31 | 03:28 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 02:08 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h28 | 04:36 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
167 Northeast Regional | 03:03 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h28 | 05:31 Washington Union Station, 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 20 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:13. The fastest train covers the 245 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 245 km |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 23:13 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Trenton, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela 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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