The cheapest and fastest trains from Mahwah, NJ to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$129
Average price
$228
Fastest journey
3 h 53 m
Average duration
3 h 59 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
347 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mahwah, 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 Mahwah, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around $228 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $129.
It's difficult to get from Mahwah, NJ to Washington, DC without transferring at least 2 times.










Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Mahwah, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mahwah, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a flight costs an average of €178.
Distance: 215 miles (347 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€93 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest | €198 Average price |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Mahwah, NJ to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Mahwah, NJ to Washington, DC trains for today, Monday, January 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:30 AM Mahwah, NJ | 3h53 | 9:23 AM Washington, DC | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 5:57 AM Mahwah, NJ | 4h34 | 10:31 AM Washington, DC | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:36 AM Mahwah, NJ | 4h05 | 11:41 AM Washington, DC | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:44 AM Mahwah, NJ | 4h07 | 11:51 AM Washington, DC | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Mahwah, NJ to Washington, DC
Trains from Mahwah, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 51 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $96 (€77) but you can travel from only $37 (€30) by bus.
There are 31 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 215 miles (347 km) distance in 3h 2m.
Distance 215 miles (347 km) |
Average train duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $96 (€77) |
Trains per day 51 |
Direct trains 31 |
Fastest train 3h 2m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 23:42 |
Train companies: Amtrak, NJ Transit from Mahwah, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, NJ Transit trains will get you between Mahwah, NJ and Washington, DC from $37 (€30). 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 Mahwah, NJ to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mahwah, 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 Mahwah, 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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