The cheapest and fastest trains from Hartford, CT to Trenton, NJ
Cheapest price
$130
Average price
$250
Fastest journey
3 h 54 m
Average duration
4 h 18 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
244 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hartford, CT to Trenton, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hartford, CT to Trenton, NJ will cost around $250 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $130.
Of the 12 trains that leave Hartford, CT for Trenton, NJ on Sun, Apr 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Apr 05 the direct trains cover the 244 km distance in an average of 4 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 54 m .
On Sun, Apr 05 the slowest trains will take 4 h 33 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.
157 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent8:20 AM6h37Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT2:57 PMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$1301One-way1 transfer
157 Northeast Regional8:20 AM4h42Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT1:02 PMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$1761One-way0 transfers
143 Northeast Regional6:24 AM4h22Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT10:46 AMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$2171One-way0 transfers
461 Valley Flyer · 161 Northeast Regional11:08 AM3h54Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT3:02 PMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$2221One-way1 transfer
497 Amtrak Hartford Line · 169 Northeast Regional8:07 PM5h08Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT1:15 AMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$2221One-way1 transfer
461 Valley Flyer · 161 Northeast Regional11:08 AM3h54Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT3:02 PMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$2221One-way1 transfer
497 Amtrak Hartford Line · 67 Northeast Regional8:07 PM4h14Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT12:21 AMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$2731One-way1 transfer
143 Northeast Regional6:24 AM4h22Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT10:46 AMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$2171One-way0 transfers
409 Amtrak Hartford Line · 149 Northeast Regional1:34 PM4h27Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT6:01 PMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$2731One-way1 transfer
57 Vermonter3:22 PM4h33Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT7:55 PMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$2671One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Hartford, CT to Trenton, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hartford, CT to Trenton, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $99.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
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Live departures
Hartford, CT to Trenton, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Hartford, CT to Trenton, NJ trains for today, Saturday, April 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:24 AM Hartford, CT | 4h22 | 3:46 PM Trenton, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:05 PM Hartford, CT | 3h57 | 3:02 AM Trenton, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hartford, CT to Trenton, NJ
Trains from Hartford, CT to Trenton, NJ run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $41 (€33) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:57, the last at 20:18. The fastest train covers the 151 miles (244 km) distance in 4h 16m.
Distance 151 miles (244 km) |
Average train duration 4h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€33) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 16m |
First train 12:57 AM |
Last train 8:18 PM |
Train companies: Amtrak from Hartford, CT to Trenton, NJ trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Hartford, CT and Trenton, NJ from $41 (€33). 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 Hartford, CT to Trenton, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hartford, CT 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
Popular train stations from Hartford, CT to Trenton, NJ
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available with multiple access points around the station.
- Salute
- Max Downtown
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- The Goodwin Hotel
- Hilton Hartford
- Marriott Hartford Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- 4 places, covered
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and CTrail services
- Hall 2: bus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- CTfastrak
- Local bus services
- 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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