The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamilton Township, NJ to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$247
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
249 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamilton Township, NJ to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamilton Township, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around $247 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
Of the 26 trains that leave Hamilton Township, NJ for Washington, DC on Thu, Apr 02, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct trains cover the 249 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest trains will take 2 h 30 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.
67 Northeast Regional12:22AM6h32Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ06:54AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$861One-way0 transfers
175 Northeast Regional08:49PM2h34Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ11:23PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1621One-way0 transfers
111 Northeast Regional05:53AM2h33Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ08:26AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1621One-way0 transfers
111 Northeast Regional05:43AM2h43Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ08:26AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1711One-way0 transfers
79 Carolinian08:19AM2h50Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ11:09AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2021One-way0 transfers
113 Northeast Regional07:30AM2h25Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ09:55AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2021One-way0 transfers
141 Northeast Regional09:20AM2h25Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ11:45AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2461One-way0 transfers
55 Vermonter07:38PM2h28Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ10:06PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2991One-way0 transfers
173 Northeast Regional05:03PM2h29Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ07:32PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2461One-way0 transfers
131 Northeast Regional01:15PM2h30Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ03:45PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2461One-way0 transfers
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamilton Township, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamilton Township, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $53.
Distance: 154 miles (249 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$53 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $179 Average price |
3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Hamilton Township, NJ to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Hamilton Township, NJ to Washington, DC trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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67 Northeast Regional | 4:22 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 6h32 | 10:54 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
111 Northeast Regional | 9:43 AM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 2h43 | 12:26 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
111 Northeast Regional | 9:53 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h33 | 12:26 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 Palmetto | 10:56 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h48 | 1:44 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamilton Township, NJ to Washington, DC
Trains from Hamilton Township, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 154 miles (249 km) distance in 2h 19m.
Distance 154 miles (249 km) |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 2h 19m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 23:09 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Hamilton Township, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Hamilton Township, NJ and Washington, DC from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Hamilton Township, NJ to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamilton Township, 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
Popular train stations from Hamilton Township, NJ to Washington, DC
- 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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