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Compare bus, train, and flight for Livingston, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Livingston, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $107.
Distance: 195 miles (314 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price | $32 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Livingston, NJ to Washington, DC:
A train is $13 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Livingston, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $32 (€26).
A train is $104 (€84) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Livingston, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $123 (€100).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 25m.
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
The journey is about 38m faster (3h 25m by train vs 4h 3m by car) and roughly $27 (€21) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($19 (€16) vs $46 (€37)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets Livingston, NJ to Washington, DC by bus, train, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Livingston, NJ to Washington, DC
Trains from Livingston, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 66 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 63 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 195 miles (314 km) distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 195 miles (314 km) |
Average train duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Trains per day 66 |
Direct trains 63 |
Fastest train 3h 5m |
First train 4:26 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: Amtrak from Livingston, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Livingston, NJ and Washington, DC from $19 (€16). 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 Livingston, NJ to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Livingston, 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 Livingston, 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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