The cheapest and fastest trains from Little Silver, NJ to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$130
Average price
$377
Fastest journey
4 h 37 m
Average duration
4 h 57 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
302 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Little Silver, 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 Little Silver, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around $377 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $130.
It's difficult to get from Little Silver, NJ to Washington, DC without transferring at least 2 times.
4:50 AM4h37Little Silver, NJ9:27 AMWashington, DC$1301One-way2 transfers
5:08 PM5h20Little Silver, NJ10:28 PMWashington, DC$1301One-way2 transfers
12:20 AM7h20Little Silver, NJ7:40 AMWashington, DC$3211One-way2 transfers
6:06 AM5h24Little Silver, NJ11:30 AMWashington, DC$3211One-way2 transfers
8:06 AM5h16Little Silver, NJ1:22 PMWashington, DC$3211One-way2 transfers
4:50 AM4h37Little Silver, NJ9:27 AMWashington, DC$1301One-way2 transfers
7:06 AM4h50Little Silver, NJ11:56 AMWashington, DC$7661One-way2 transfers
3:06 PM4h52Little Silver, NJ7:58 PMWashington, DC$7661One-way2 transfers
1:19 PM5h09Little Silver, NJ6:28 PMWashington, DC$3211One-way2 transfers
8:06 AM5h16Little Silver, NJ1:22 PMWashington, DC$3211One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Little Silver, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Little Silver, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a flight costs an average of $193.
Distance: 187 miles (302 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$68 Average price | $228 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Little Silver, NJ to Washington, DC:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Little Silver, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $68 (€55).
A bus is $164 (€133) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Little Silver, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $228 (€184).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 7m.
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
You'll arrive about 47m sooner (3h 7m by train vs 3h 54m by car). Tickets start at around $68 (€55) compared to roughly $43 (€34) 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
Little Silver, NJ to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Little Silver, NJ to Washington, DC trains for tomorrow, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:20 AM Little Silver, NJ | 7h20 | 7:40 AM Washington, DC | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 4:50 AM Little Silver, NJ | 4h37 | 9:27 AM Washington, DC | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 6:06 AM Little Silver, NJ | 5h24 | 11:30 AM Washington, DC | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:06 AM Little Silver, NJ | 4h50 | 11:56 AM Washington, DC | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:06 AM Little Silver, NJ | 5h16 | 1:22 PM Washington, DC | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:08 AM Little Silver, NJ | 5h17 | 2:25 PM Washington, DC | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:09 AM Little Silver, NJ | 5h24 | 3:33 PM Washington, DC | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:08 AM Little Silver, NJ | 5h17 | 4:25 PM Washington, DC | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 12:11 PM Little Silver, NJ | 5h18 | 5:29 PM Washington, DC | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 1:19 PM Little Silver, NJ | 5h09 | 6:28 PM Washington, DC | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 2:09 PM Little Silver, NJ | 5h22 | 7:31 PM Washington, DC | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 3:06 PM Little Silver, NJ | 4h52 | 7:58 PM Washington, DC | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 4:09 PM Little Silver, NJ | 5h28 | 9:37 PM Washington, DC | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 5:08 PM Little Silver, NJ | 5h20 | 10:28 PM Washington, DC | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 6:08 PM Little Silver, NJ | 5h28 | 11:36 PM Washington, DC | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:17 PM Little Silver, NJ | 5h24 | 12:41 AM Washington, DC | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:18 PM Little Silver, NJ | 9h36 | 6:54 AM Washington, DC | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Little Silver, NJ to Washington, DC
Trains from Little Silver, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 25 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€36) if you book in advance.
There are 23 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 187 miles (302 km) distance in 3h 11m.
Distance 187 miles (302 km) |
Average train duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 23 |
Fastest train 3h 11m |
First train 3:00 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Amtrak, NJ Transit from Little Silver, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, NJ Transit trains will get you between Little Silver, NJ and Washington, DC from $44 (€36). 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 Little Silver, NJ to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Little Silver, 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 Little Silver, 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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