The cheapest and fastest trains from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
€136
Average price
€137
Fastest journey
2 h 57 m
Average duration
2 h 58 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
283 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New Brunswick, 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 New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around €137 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €136.
Of the 2 trains that leave New Brunswick, NJ for Washington, DC on Thu, Nov 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 283 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 57 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 2 h 59 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.




Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. 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 €21, and a flight costs an average of €56.
Distance: 283 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€104 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest | €177 Average price |
3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC
Distance 283 km |
Average train duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 40m |
First train 05:00 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Amtrak, NJ Transit from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, NJ Transit trains will get you between New Brunswick, NJ and Washington, DC from €20. 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 New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC

popular train stations
Popular train stations from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several lots and garages in the vicinity.
- Old Man Rafferty's
- The Frog and The Peach
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- The Heldrich Hotel
- Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
- Rutgers University Inn
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for NJ Transit and Amtrak services
- Bus: NJ Transit Bus Lines 810, 811, 814, 815, 818
- Suburban Transit/Coach USA
- Greyhound Lines
- 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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