The cheapest and fastest trains from Hoboken, NJ to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
3 h 1 m
Average duration
4 h 21 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
329 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hoboken, 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 Hoboken, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 3 trains that leave Hoboken, NJ for Washington, DC on Fri, May 08, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 329 km distance in an average of 4 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 1 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 6 h 47 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.
10:06 AM3h16Hoboken, NJ1:22 PMWashington, DC$191One-way0 transfers
4:42 AM6h47Hoboken, NJ11:29 AMWashington, DC$251One-way0 transfers
11:01 AM3h01Hoboken, NJ2:02 PMWashington, DC$451One-way0 transfers
11:01 AM3h01Hoboken, NJ2:02 PMWashington, DC$451One-way0 transfers
10:06 AM3h16Hoboken, NJ1:22 PMWashington, DC$191One-way0 transfers
4:42 AM6h47Hoboken, NJ11:29 AMWashington, DC$251One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Hoboken, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hoboken, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $71.
Distance: 204 miles (329 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $160 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hoboken, NJ to Washington, DC:
A bus is $27 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hoboken, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $60 (€48).
A bus is $127 (€101) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hoboken, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $160 (€128).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 0m.
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
The journey is about 50m faster (3h 0m by train vs 3h 50m by car) and roughly $10 (€8) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($60 (€48) vs $71 (€56)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Amtrak, Amtrak.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Hoboken, NJ to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Hoboken, NJ to Washington, DC trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:23 AM Hoboken, NJ | 7h31 | 11:54 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:41 AM Hoboken, NJ | 7h13 | 11:54 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hoboken, NJ to Washington, DC
Trains from Hoboken, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 75 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 74 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 204 miles (329 km) distance in 3h 1m.
Distance 204 miles (329 km) |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 75 |
Direct trains 74 |
Fastest train 3h 1m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Hoboken, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Hoboken, 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 Hoboken, NJ to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hoboken, 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 Hoboken, 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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