The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£196
Fastest journey
2 h 28 m
Average duration
2 h 33 m
Trains per day
71
Distance
325 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ will cost around £196 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
Of the 71 trains that leave Washington, DC for Jersey City, NJ every day 71 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 325 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 35 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.
66 Northeast Regional
66 Northeast Regional
90 Palmetto
90 Palmetto
104 Northeast Regional
2226 Acela
2252 Acela
2224 Acela
2222 Acela
2254 AcelaTravel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ 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 22m. 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 £51.
Distance: 325 km
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£67 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £189 Average Price |
3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
160 Northeast Regional | 10:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h01 | 13:26 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
160 Northeast Regional | 10:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h56 | 13:21 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
160 Northeast Regional | 10:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h20 | 13:45 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 11:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h05 | 14:25 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 11:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h25 | 14:45 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
54 Vermonter | 12:30 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h55 | 15:25 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
54 Vermonter | 12:30 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h15 | 15:45 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
152 Northeast Regional | 13:22 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h37 | 16:59 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
152 Northeast Regional | 13:22 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h15 | 16:37 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 14:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h28 | 17:48 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 14:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h08 | 17:28 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
118 Northeast Regional | 15:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h09 | 18:09 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
118 Northeast Regional | 15:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h29 | 18:29 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
82 Northeast Regional | 15:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h26 | 18:46 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
82 Northeast Regional | 15:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h01 | 18:21 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
82 Northeast Regional | 15:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h06 | 18:26 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
2252 Acela | 16:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h51 | 18:51 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2252 Acela | 16:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h33 | 18:33 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 16:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h02 | 19:27 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 16:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h57 | 19:22 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 16:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h22 | 19:47 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 17:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h01 | 20:26 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 17:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h26 | 20:51 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 17:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h56 | 20:21 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
2254 Acela | 18:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h53 | 20:53 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2254 Acela | 18:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h35 | 20:35 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 18:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h02 | 21:07 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 18:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h08 | 21:13 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 18:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h31 | 21:36 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
106 Northeast Regional | 18:55 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h32 | 22:27 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
106 Northeast Regional | 18:55 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h12 | 22:07 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
106 Northeast Regional | 18:55 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h06 | 22:01 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
2216 Acela | 19:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h35 | 21:35 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
2216 Acela | 19:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h54 | 21:54 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
20 Crescent | 19:12 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h36 | 22:48 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
20 Crescent | 19:12 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h11 | 22:23 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
156 Northeast Regional | 19:35 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h27 | 23:02 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
156 Northeast Regional | 19:35 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h03 | 22:38 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
156 Northeast Regional | 19:35 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h09 | 22:44 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
2218 Acela | 20:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h34 | 22:34 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
2218 Acela | 20:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h54 | 22:54 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 20:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h21 | 23:46 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 20:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h56 | 23:21 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 20:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h01 | 23:26 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 21:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h59 | 00:24 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 21:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h21 | 00:46 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
80 Carolinian | 22:15 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h20 | 01:35 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
80 Carolinian | 22:15 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h57 | 01:12 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
142 Northeast Regional | 22:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h29 | 01:54 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
142 Northeast Regional | 22:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h08 | 01:33 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
158 Northeast Regional | 23:10 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h15 | 02:25 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
158 Northeast Regional | 23:10 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h35 | 02:45 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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90 Palmetto | 00:57 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h26 | 04:23 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
90 Palmetto | 00:57 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h06 | 04:03 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
128 Northeast Regional | 02:15 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h19 | 05:34 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
128 Northeast Regional | 02:15 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h01 | 05:16 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 03:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h45 | 09:45 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 03:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h11 | 10:11 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ
Trains from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ run on average 71 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 71 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 325 km distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 325 km |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 71 |
Direct trains 71 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 23:49 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Washington, DC and Jersey City, NJ 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: Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ 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 Jersey City, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Washington, DC and Jersey City, NJ
- 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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