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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Fort Lee, NJ to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$97
Average price
$97
Fastest journey
3 h 39 m
Average duration
3 h 41 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
340 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fort Lee, 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 Fort Lee, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around $97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $97.
Of the 2 trains that leave Fort Lee, NJ for Washington, DC on Wed, Dec 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 17 the direct trains cover the 340 km distance in an average of 3 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 39 m .
On Wed, Dec 17 the slowest trains will take 3 h 42 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.
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Fort Lee, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fort Lee, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a flight costs an average of €55.
Distance: 211 miles (340 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€65 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest | €167 Average price |
3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Fort Lee, NJ to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Fort Lee, NJ to Washington, DC trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, December 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 8:50 AM Fort Lee, NJ | 3h39 | 12:29 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:25 AM Fort Lee, NJ | 3h42 | 3:07 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Fort Lee, NJ to Washington, DC
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Trains from Fort Lee, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 50 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€25) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
There are 39 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 211 miles (340 km) distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 211 miles (340 km) |
Average train duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€25) |
Trains per day 50 |
Direct trains 39 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 23:24 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Fort Lee, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Fort Lee, NJ and Washington, DC from $27 (€22). 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 Fort Lee, NJ to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fort Lee, 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 Fort Lee, NJ to Washington, DC
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Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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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