The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamilton Township, NJ to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$83
Average price
$83
Fastest journey
6 h 32 m
Average duration
6 h 32 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
249 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamilton Township, 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 Hamilton Township, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
Of the 1 trains that leave Hamilton Township, NJ for Washington, DC on Thu, May 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 249 km distance in an average of 6 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 32 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 6 h 32 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.
5:22 AM6h32Hamilton Township, NJ11:54 AMWashington, DC$831One-way0 transfers
5:22 AM6h32Hamilton Township, NJ11:54 AMWashington, DC$831One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamilton Township, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamilton Township, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $54.
Distance: 154 miles (249 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$54 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $182 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hamilton Township, NJ to Washington, DC:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamilton Township, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $54 (€43).
A bus is $138 (€110) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamilton Township, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $182 (€145).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 36m.
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
You'll arrive about 38m sooner (2h 36m by train vs 3h 14m by car). Tickets start at around $54 (€43) compared to roughly $48 (€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.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
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
Hamilton Township, NJ to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Hamilton Township, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:22 AM Hamilton Township, NJ | 6h32 | 11:54 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamilton Township, NJ to Washington, DC
Trains from Hamilton Township, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 154 miles (249 km) distance in 2h 19m.
Distance 154 miles (249 km) |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 2h 19m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 11:09 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Hamilton Township, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Hamilton Township, NJ and Washington, DC from $13 (€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 Hamilton Township, NJ to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamilton Township, 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 Hamilton Township, 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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