The cheapest and fastest trains from Morristown, NJ to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$212
Fastest journey
2 h 24 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Trains per day
53
Distance
304 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Morristown, 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 Morristown, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around $212 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 53 trains that leave Morristown, NJ for Washington, DC on Mon, Mar 23, 53 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 23 the direct trains cover the 304 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 24 m .
On Mon, Mar 23 the slowest trains will take 2 h 45 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.
175 Northeast Regional
67 Northeast Regional
175 Northeast Regional
67 Northeast Regional
131 Northeast Regional
2109 Acela
2109 Acela
2117 Acela
2153 Acela
141 Northeast RegionalTravel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Morristown, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Morristown, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. 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 $31, and a flight costs an average of $70.
Distance: 188 miles (304 km)
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$54 Average price | $158 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest |
3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Morristown, NJ to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Morristown, NJ to Washington, DC trains for tomorrow, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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111 Northeast Regional | 9:06 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h16 | 12:22 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
111 Northeast Regional | 9:20 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 3h02 | 12:22 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
181 Northeast Regional | 10:01 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h01 | 1:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 Palmetto | 10:19 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h21 | 1:40 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 Palmetto | 10:33 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 3h07 | 1:40 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
113 Northeast Regional | 10:48 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h05 | 1:53 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 11:24 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h38 | 3:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 11:40 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 3h22 | 3:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
183 Northeast Regional | 11:41 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h23 | 3:04 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
183 Northeast Regional | 11:56 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 3h08 | 3:04 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2109 Acela | 12:17 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h36 | 2:53 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2109 Acela | 12:29 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h24 | 2:53 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 12:39 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h02 | 3:41 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 12:44 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 2h57 | 3:41 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 12:56 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h45 | 3:41 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
185 Northeast Regional | 1:42 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h10 | 4:52 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
185 Northeast Regional | 1:46 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h06 | 4:52 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
185 Northeast Regional | 1:59 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h53 | 4:52 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2153 Acela | 2:26 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h39 | 5:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 2:53 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h12 | 6:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 3:07 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h58 | 6:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
119 Northeast Regional | 3:18 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h10 | 6:28 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
119 Northeast Regional | 3:23 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h05 | 6:28 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 3:52 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h12 | 7:04 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 4:06 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h58 | 7:04 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2117 Acela | 4:14 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h38 | 6:52 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
131 Northeast Regional | 4:26 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h19 | 7:45 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 4:57 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h28 | 8:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 5:02 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h23 | 8:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2159 Acela | 5:17 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h46 | 8:03 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 5:17 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 3h08 | 8:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 6:19 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h06 | 9:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
19 Crescent | 6:20 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h27 | 9:47 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 6:34 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h51 | 9:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Morristown, NJ to Washington, DC
Trains from Morristown, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 63 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 61 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 188 miles (304 km) distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 188 miles (304 km) |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Trains per day 63 |
Direct trains 61 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest month Dec |
Cheapest day Wed |
High season Apr - Jun |
Low season Oct - Dec |
Busiest day Tue |
Least busy day Sat |
Best day to book ahead 28 days |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Morristown, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Morristown, 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 Morristown, NJ to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Morristown, 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 Morristown, 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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