The cheapest and fastest trains from Camden, NJ to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
1 h 58 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
201 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Camden, 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 Camden, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 1 trains that leave Camden, NJ for Washington, DC on Fri, May 08, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 201 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 58 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 1 h 58 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.
2:38 AM1h58Camden, NJ4:36 AMWashington, DC$131One-way0 transfers
2:38 AM1h58Camden, NJ4:36 AMWashington, DC$131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Camden, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Camden, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $336.
Distance: 124 miles (201 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price | $438 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 7m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Camden, NJ to Washington, DC:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Camden, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $35 (€28).
A train is $413 (€329) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Camden, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $438 (€349).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
Flight takes on average 6h 7m.
The journey is about 39m faster (1h 59m by train vs 2h 38m by car) and roughly $13 (€10) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($25 (€20) vs $37 (€30)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Camden, NJ to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Camden, NJ to Washington, DC trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:38 AM Camden, NJ | 1h58 | 4:36 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Camden, NJ to Washington, DC
Trains from Camden, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 39 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 124 miles (201 km) distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 124 miles (201 km) |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 39 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 10:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: Amtrak from Camden, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Camden, 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 Camden, NJ to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Camden, 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 Camden, 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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