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Compare train, bus, and flight for Elizabeth, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Elizabeth, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. 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 €24, and a flight costs an average of €55.
Distance: 193 miles (311 km)
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3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Elizabeth, NJ to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Elizabeth, NJ to Washington, DC trains for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
111 Northeast Regional | 10:06 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h16 | 1:22 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
111 Northeast Regional | 10:20 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 3h02 | 1:22 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2103 Acela | 10:45 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h39 | 1:24 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2103 Acela | 10:59 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h25 | 1:24 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
181 Northeast Regional | 11:01 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h01 | 2:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 Palmetto | 11:19 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h08 | 2:27 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 Palmetto | 11:33 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h54 | 2:27 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2107 Acela | 11:44 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h39 | 2:23 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2107 Acela | 11:57 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h26 | 2:23 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 12:24 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h07 | 3:31 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
183 Northeast Regional | 12:41 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h20 | 4:01 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
183 Northeast Regional | 12:56 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 3h05 | 4:01 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 1:39 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h02 | 4:41 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 1:44 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 2h57 | 4:41 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 1:56 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h45 | 4:41 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2151 Acela | 2:15 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h36 | 4:51 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
185 Northeast Regional | 2:42 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h10 | 5:52 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
185 Northeast Regional | 2:46 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h06 | 5:52 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
185 Northeast Regional | 2:59 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h53 | 5:52 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 3:53 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h12 | 7:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 4:07 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h58 | 7:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2155 Acela | 4:15 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h38 | 6:53 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
119 Northeast Regional | 4:18 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h10 | 7:28 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
119 Northeast Regional | 4:23 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h05 | 7:28 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 4:52 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h12 | 8:04 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 5:06 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h58 | 8:04 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2117 Acela | 5:14 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h38 | 7:52 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
131 Northeast Regional | 5:26 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h19 | 8:45 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 5:57 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h28 | 9:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 6:02 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h23 | 9:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2159 Acela | 6:17 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h41 | 8:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 6:17 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 3h08 | 9:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
133 Northeast Regional | 7:06 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h56 | 10:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
133 Northeast Regional | 7:12 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 2h50 | 10:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 7:19 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h06 | 10:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
19 Crescent | 7:20 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h27 | 10:47 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2121 Acela | 7:30 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h38 | 10:08 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 7:34 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h51 | 10:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 7:53 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h27 | 11:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2163 Acela | 8:15 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h38 | 10:53 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 8:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h12 | 11:34 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 8:26 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h08 | 11:34 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 8:40 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h54 | 11:34 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 9:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h06 | 12:28 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 9:28 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h00 | 12:28 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 9:40 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h48 | 12:28 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
129 Northeast Regional | 9:41 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h20 | 1:01 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
193 Northeast Regional | 10:44 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h06 | 1:50 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
193 Northeast Regional | 10:49 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h01 | 1:50 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
193 Northeast Regional | 11:00 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h50 | 1:50 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
197 Northeast Regional | 11:23 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h02 | 2:25 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
197 Northeast Regional | 11:37 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h48 | 2:25 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 11:42 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h11 | 2:53 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 11:47 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h06 | 2:53 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, December 23 | |||||
55 Vermonter | 12:03 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h59 | 3:02 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 12:58 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h09 | 4:07 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 1:13 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h54 | 4:07 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Elizabeth, NJ to Washington, DC
Trains from Elizabeth, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 63 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 61 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 193 miles (311 km) distance in 2h 49m.
Distance 193 miles (311 km) |
Average train duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 63 |
Direct trains 61 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Amtrak, NJ Transit from Elizabeth, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, NJ Transit trains will get you between Elizabeth, NJ and Washington, DC from $25 (€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 Elizabeth, NJ to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth, 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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