The cheapest and fastest trains from Edison, NJ to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$195
Fastest journey
2 h 29 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edison, 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 Edison, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around $195 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 27 trains that leave Edison, NJ for Washington, DC on Mon, Apr 13, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Apr 13 the direct trains cover the 288 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 29 m .
On Mon, Apr 13 the slowest trains will take 2 h 43 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 Regional11:57 PM6h57Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ6:54 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$251One-way0 transfers
111 Northeast Regional5:43 AM2h43Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ8:26 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1281One-way0 transfers
129 Northeast Regional5:19 PM2h43Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ8:02 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1281One-way0 transfers
79 Carolinian8:07 AM3h02Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ11:09 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1281One-way0 transfers
111 Northeast Regional5:30 AM2h56New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ8:26 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1311One-way0 transfers
2109 Acela8:29 AM2h29Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ10:58 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$5961One-way0 transfers
2107 NextGen Acela6:57 AM2h30Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ9:27 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2761One-way0 transfers
131 Northeast Regional1:06 PM2h39Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ3:45 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1691One-way0 transfers
2153 Acela10:26 AM2h39Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ1:05 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$8321One-way0 transfers
111 Northeast Regional5:43 AM2h43Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ8:26 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1281One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Edison, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edison, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. 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 $25, and a flight costs an average of $70.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
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3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Edison, NJ to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Edison, NJ to Washington, DC trains for today, Sunday, April 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:27 PM Edison, NJ | 3h10 | 2:37 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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111 Northeast Regional | 9:20 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 3h06 | 12:26 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
111 Northeast Regional | 9:30 AM New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 2h56 | 12:26 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
111 Northeast Regional | 9:43 AM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 2h43 | 12:26 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 Palmetto | 10:33 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 3h11 | 1:44 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2107 NextGen Acela | 10:57 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h30 | 1:27 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 11:40 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 3h29 | 3:09 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 11:51 AM New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 3h18 | 3:09 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
183 Northeast Regional | 11:56 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 3h20 | 3:16 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 12:07 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 3h02 | 3:09 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
641 Keystone Service · 185 Northeast Regional | 12:13 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 4h44 | 4:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
2109 Acela | 12:29 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h29 | 2:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 12:56 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h49 | 3:45 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
185 Northeast Regional | 1:59 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h58 | 4:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edison, NJ to Washington, DC
Trains from Edison, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 32 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 31 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 25m.
Distance 178 miles (288 km) |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 31 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Train companies: Amtrak, NJ Transit from Edison, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, NJ Transit trains will get you between Edison, 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 Edison, NJ to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edison, 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 Edison, 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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