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Compare bus, train, and flight for Clifton, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Clifton, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $75.
Distance: 203 miles (328 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$74 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $203 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Clifton, NJ to Washington, DC:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Clifton, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $74 (€60).
A bus is $164 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Clifton, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $203 (€164).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 19m.
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
You'll arrive about 46m sooner (3h 19m by train vs 4h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $74 (€60) compared to roughly $47 (€38) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Clifton, NJ to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Clifton, NJ to Washington, DC trains for today, Saturday, May 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:55 AM Clifton, NJ | 3h06 | 1:01 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:35 AM Clifton, NJ | 3h26 | 2:01 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:04 PM Clifton, NJ | 3h20 | 5:24 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Clifton, NJ to Washington, DC
Trains from Clifton, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 71 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 69 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 203 miles (328 km) distance in 3h 1m.
Distance 203 miles (328 km) |
Average train duration 3h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 71 |
Direct trains 69 |
Fastest train 3h 1m |
First train 3:00 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Amtrak from Clifton, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Clifton, NJ and Washington, DC 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 Clifton, NJ to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Clifton, 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 Clifton, 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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