The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$103
Fastest journey
2 h 28 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ will cost around $103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 5 trains that leave Washington, DC for Edison, NJ on Sun, Apr 05, 5 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 288 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 28 m .
On Sun, Apr 05 the slowest trains will take 2 h 50 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.
11:20 AM2h50Washington, DC2:10 PMEdison, NJ$251One-way0 transfers
10:25 AM2h44Washington, DC1:09 PMEdison, NJ$431One-way0 transfers
8:55 PM2h28Washington, DC11:23 PMEdison, NJ$1011One-way0 transfers
10:22 AM2h47Washington, DC1:09 PMEdison, NJ$1341One-way0 transfers
2:20 PM2h40Washington, DC5:00 PMEdison, NJ$2101One-way0 transfers
8:55 PM2h28Washington, DC11:23 PMEdison, NJ$1011One-way0 transfers
2:20 PM2h40Washington, DC5:00 PMEdison, NJ$2101One-way0 transfers
10:25 AM2h44Washington, DC1:09 PMEdison, NJ$431One-way0 transfers
10:22 AM2h47Washington, DC1:09 PMEdison, NJ$1341One-way0 transfers
11:20 AM2h50Washington, DC2:10 PMEdison, NJ$251One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Washington, DC to Edison, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. 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 $28, and a flight costs an average of $62.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
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3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Washington, DC to Edison, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Edison, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
160 Northeast Regional | 9:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h39 | 11:59 AM New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
160 Northeast Regional | 9:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h49 | 12:09 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
162 Northeast Regional · 660 Keystone Service | 10:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h40 | 2:00 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 1 transfer | |
162 Northeast Regional | 10:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h50 | 1:10 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
54 Vermonter | 11:30 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h39 | 2:09 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
152 Northeast Regional | 12:22 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h58 | 3:20 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2250 NextGen Acela | 12:40 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h31 | 3:11 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 1:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h35 | 3:45 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 1:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h49 | 3:59 PM New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
82 Northeast Regional | 2:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h49 | 5:09 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 3:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h45 | 6:10 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 4:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h44 | 7:09 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 5:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h49 | 7:54 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
106 Northeast Regional | 5:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h54 | 8:49 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
20 Crescent | 6:12 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h56 | 9:08 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
156 Northeast Regional | 6:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h51 | 9:26 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 7:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h44 | 10:09 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 8:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h45 | 11:10 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
142 Northeast Regional | 9:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h54 | 12:19 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
158 Northeast Regional | 10:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h33 | 12:43 AM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
158 Northeast Regional | 10:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h47 | 12:57 AM New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
158 Northeast Regional | 10:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h56 | 1:06 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
90 Palmetto | 11:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h51 | 2:48 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ
Trains from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ run on average 30 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 29 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 178 miles (288 km) distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 178 miles (288 km) |
Average train duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 29 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Edison, NJ from $19 (€15). 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 Washington, DC to Edison, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Edison, 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 Edison, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Edison, 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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