The cheapest and fastest trains from Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$183
Average price
$362
Fastest journey
2 h 33 m
Average duration
2 h 41 m
Trains per day
76
Distance
325 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Jersey City, 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 Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around $362 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $183.
Of the 76 trains that leave Jersey City, NJ for Washington, DC on Sun, Apr 05, 74 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 325 km distance in an average of 2 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 33 m .
On Sun, Apr 05 the slowest trains will take 2 h 45 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 Regional11:23 PM7h31Penn Station, New York, NY6:54 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1831One-way0 transfers
67 Northeast Regional11:41 PM7h13Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ6:54 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1831One-way0 transfers
79 Carolinian7:04 AM4h05Penn Station, New York, NY11:09 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2091One-way0 transfers
79 Carolinian7:24 AM3h45Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ11:09 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2091One-way0 transfers
155 Northeast Regional9:05 AM3h34Penn Station, New York, NY12:39 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2801One-way0 transfers
2275 Acela9:34 PM2h33Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ12:07 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$3601One-way0 transfers
2205 NextGen Acela9:14 AM2h42Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ11:56 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$4231One-way0 transfers
2207 Acela10:17 AM2h43Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ1:00 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$5191One-way0 transfers
2257 NextGen Acela6:24 PM2h44Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ9:08 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$5191One-way0 transfers
2265 NextGen Acela1:44 PM2h45Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ4:29 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$6361One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. 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 bus costs an average of $15, and a flight costs an average of $64.
Distance: 201 miles (325 km)
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$69 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $174 Average price |
3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m 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
Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
109 Northeast Regional | 9:35 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h30 | 1:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
109 Northeast Regional | 9:55 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h10 | 1:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 Palmetto | 10:02 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h42 | 1:44 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 Palmetto | 10:19 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h25 | 1:44 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2201 Acela | 10:55 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h03 | 1:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 11:04 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h05 | 3:09 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2201 Acela | 11:09 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h49 | 1:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 11:24 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h45 | 3:09 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
101 Northeast Regional | 11:49 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h27 | 3:16 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2203 NextGen Acela | 11:57 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h06 | 3:03 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
153 Northeast Regional | 12:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h27 | 3:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
101 Northeast Regional | 12:06 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h10 | 3:16 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2203 NextGen Acela | 12:14 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h49 | 3:03 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
153 Northeast Regional | 12:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h10 | 3:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
153 Northeast Regional | 12:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h05 | 3:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
103 Northeast Regional | 12:49 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h31 | 4:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2205 NextGen Acela | 1:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h56 | 3:56 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
155 Northeast Regional | 1:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h34 | 4:39 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
103 Northeast Regional | 1:06 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h14 | 4:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2205 NextGen Acela | 1:14 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h42 | 3:56 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
155 Northeast Regional | 1:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h17 | 4:39 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
143 Northeast Regional | 1:47 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h37 | 5:24 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2249 Acela | 2:03 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h01 | 5:04 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
143 Northeast Regional | 2:04 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h20 | 5:24 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
127 Northeast Regional | 2:08 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h33 | 5:41 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
143 Northeast Regional | 2:09 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h15 | 5:24 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2249 Acela | 2:20 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h44 | 5:04 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
127 Northeast Regional | 2:24 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h17 | 5:41 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 3:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h24 | 6:29 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2271 NextGen Acela | 3:20 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h03 | 6:23 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 3:23 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h06 | 6:29 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2271 NextGen Acela | 3:34 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h49 | 6:23 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
147 Northeast Regional | 4:50 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h28 | 8:18 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
147 Northeast Regional | 5:07 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h11 | 8:18 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
147 Northeast Regional | 5:12 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h06 | 8:18 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 5:17 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h24 | 8:41 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 5:35 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h06 | 8:41 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
19 Crescent | 6:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h47 | 9:47 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 6:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h28 | 9:33 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
19 Crescent | 6:20 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h27 | 9:47 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 6:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h11 | 9:33 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 6:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h06 | 9:33 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 6:30 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h54 | 10:24 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 6:53 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h31 | 10:24 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 7:04 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h24 | 10:28 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 7:21 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h07 | 10:28 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 7:26 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h02 | 10:28 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 8:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h31 | 11:36 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 8:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h14 | 11:36 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 8:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h09 | 11:36 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2255 Acela | 9:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h02 | 12:02 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
159 Northeast Regional | 9:03 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h40 | 12:43 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2255 Acela | 9:14 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h48 | 12:02 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
159 Northeast Regional | 9:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h21 | 12:43 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
159 Northeast Regional | 9:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h16 | 12:43 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 10:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h36 | 1:41 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 10:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h19 | 1:41 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 10:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h14 | 1:41 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
107 Northeast Regional | 10:29 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h25 | 1:54 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
107 Northeast Regional | 10:46 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h08 | 1:54 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
57 Vermonter | 11:01 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h31 | 2:32 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
57 Vermonter | 11:18 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h14 | 2:32 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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165 Northeast Regional | 12:01 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h39 | 3:40 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 12:18 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h22 | 3:40 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 12:23 AM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h17 | 3:40 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2259 NextGen Acela | 12:24 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h04 | 3:28 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2259 NextGen Acela | 12:38 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h50 | 3:28 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC
Trains from Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 76 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
There are 75 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 201 miles (325 km) distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 201 miles (325 km) |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 76 |
Direct trains 75 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
Train companies: Amtrak, PATH from Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, PATH trains will get you between Jersey City, NJ and Washington, DC from $15 (€12). 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 Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Jersey City, 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 Jersey City, 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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