The cheapest and fastest trains from Burlington, NJ to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$242
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
228 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Burlington, 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 Burlington, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around $242 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
Of the 21 trains that leave Burlington, NJ for Washington, DC on Thu, Apr 02, 21 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 228 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 Regional12:22 AM6h32Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ6:54 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$861One-way0 transfers
111 Northeast Regional5:53 AM2h33Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ8:26 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1611One-way0 transfers
175 Northeast Regional8:49 PM2h34Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ11:23 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1611One-way0 transfers
79 Carolinian8:19 AM2h50Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ11:09 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2011One-way0 transfers
97 Silver Meteor3:34 PM2h50Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ6:24 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2011One-way0 transfers
113 Northeast Regional7:30 AM2h25Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ9:55 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2011One-way0 transfers
141 Northeast Regional9:20 AM2h25Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ11:45 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2441One-way0 transfers
55 Vermonter7:38 PM2h28Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ10:06 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2981One-way0 transfers
173 Northeast Regional5:03 PM2h29Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ7:32 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2441One-way0 transfers
131 Northeast Regional1:15 PM2h30Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ3:45 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2441One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Burlington, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burlington, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $81.
Distance: 141 miles (228 km)
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$31 Average price | $129 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest |
3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Burlington, NJ to Washington, DC
Trains from Burlington, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 22:18. The fastest train covers the 141 miles (228 km) distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 141 miles (228 km) |
Average train duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 10:18 PM |
Train companies: Amtrak from Burlington, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Burlington, 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 Burlington, NJ to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Burlington, 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 Burlington, 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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