The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£138
Fastest journey
2 h 17 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
245 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Trenton, 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 Trenton, NJ will cost around £138 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 21 trains that leave Washington, DC for Trenton, NJ every day 19 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 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 23 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.
170 Northeast Regional
186 Northeast Regional · 624 Keystone Service
130 Northeast Regional
56 Vermonter
172 Northeast Regional
80 Carolinian
56 Vermonter
134 Northeast Regional
178 Northeast Regional
94 Northeast RegionalTravel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 36m. 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 £212.
Distance: 245 km
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Live departures
Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ trains for today, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
170 Northeast Regional | 10:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h24 | 12:24 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
130 Northeast Regional | 11:23 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h30 | 13:53 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
172 Northeast Regional | 12:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h29 | 14:34 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
56 Vermonter | 13:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h20 | 15:25 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 13:50 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h27 | 16:17 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
114 Northeast Regional | 15:18 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h25 | 17:43 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 15:32 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h29 | 18:01 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
84 Northeast Regional | 16:10 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h26 | 18:36 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
134 Northeast Regional | 17:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h23 | 19:23 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
184 Northeast Regional | 18:15 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h29 | 20:44 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
94 Northeast Regional | 19:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h23 | 21:23 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
20 Crescent | 19:35 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h52 | 22:27 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
148 Northeast Regional | 19:55 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h26 | 22:21 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
40 Floridian · 48 Lake Shore Limited · 657 Keystone Service | 20:57 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 29h26 | 02:23 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2 changes | |
178 Northeast Regional | 21:02 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h23 | 23:25 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
136 Northeast Regional | 22:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h28 | 00:28 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
138 Northeast Regional | 23:35 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h28 | 02:03 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 13 November | |||||
192 Northeast Regional | 00:12 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h28 | 02:40 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
90 Palmetto | 00:57 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h26 | 03:23 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
186 Northeast Regional · 624 Keystone Service | 01:30 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h08 | 04:38 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ
Trains from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 18 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 20m.
Distance 245 km |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 2h 20m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 23:23 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Washington, DC and Trenton, 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 Trenton, NJ train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Trenton, 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 Trenton, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Washington, DC and Trenton, 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
- 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
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