The cheapest and fastest trains from Passaic, NJ to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
7 h 13 m
Average duration
7 h 13 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
330 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Passaic, 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 Passaic, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 1 trains that leave Passaic, NJ for Washington, DC on Sat, Mar 28, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 28 the direct trains cover the 330 km distance in an average of 7 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 13 m .
On Sat, Mar 28 the slowest trains will take 7 h 13 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.


Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Passaic, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Passaic, 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 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $71.
Distance: 205 miles (330 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$47 Average price | $99 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Passaic, NJ to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Passaic, NJ to Washington, DC trains for today, Saturday, March 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2201 Acela | 10:55 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h02 | 1:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 11:04 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h58 | 3:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2201 Acela | 11:09 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h48 | 1:57 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 | |
101 Northeast Regional | 11:49 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h23 | 3:12 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
153 Northeast Regional | 12:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h27 | 3:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
101 Northeast Regional | 12:06 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h06 | 3:12 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
153 Northeast Regional | 12:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h10 | 3:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
153 Northeast Regional | 12:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h05 | 3:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
103 Northeast Regional | 12:49 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h27 | 4:16 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
155 Northeast Regional | 1:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h34 | 4:39 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
103 Northeast Regional | 1:06 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h10 | 4:16 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
155 Northeast Regional | 1:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h17 | 4:39 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
143 Northeast Regional | 1:47 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h37 | 5:24 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2249 Acela | 2:03 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h01 | 5:04 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
143 Northeast Regional | 2:04 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h20 | 5:24 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
127 Northeast Regional | 2:08 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h24 | 5:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
143 Northeast Regional | 2:09 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h15 | 5:24 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2249 Acela | 2:20 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h44 | 5:04 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
127 Northeast Regional | 2:24 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h08 | 5:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 3:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h20 | 6:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 3:23 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h02 | 6:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
147 Northeast Regional | 4:50 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h28 | 8:18 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
147 Northeast Regional | 5:07 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h11 | 8:18 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
147 Northeast Regional | 5:12 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h06 | 8:18 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 5:17 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h24 | 8:41 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 5:35 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h06 | 8:41 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
19 Crescent | 6:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h47 | 9:47 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 6:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h24 | 9:29 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 | |
161 Northeast Regional | 6:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h07 | 9:29 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 6:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h02 | 9:29 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 6:30 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h50 | 10:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 6:53 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h27 | 10:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 7:04 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h24 | 10:28 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 7:21 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h07 | 10:28 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 7:26 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h02 | 10:28 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 8:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h27 | 11:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 8:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h10 | 11:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 8:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h05 | 11:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2255 Acela | 9:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h58 | 11:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
159 Northeast Regional | 9:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h38 | 12:43 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2255 Acela | 9:14 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h44 | 11:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
159 Northeast Regional | 9:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h21 | 12:43 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
159 Northeast Regional | 9:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h16 | 12:43 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 10:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h32 | 1:37 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 10:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h15 | 1:37 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 10:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h10 | 1:37 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
107 Northeast Regional | 10:29 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h21 | 1:50 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
107 Northeast Regional | 10:46 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h04 | 1:50 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
57 Vermonter | 11:01 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h27 | 2:28 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
57 Vermonter | 11:18 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h10 | 2:28 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, March 22 | |||||
165 Northeast Regional | 12:01 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h35 | 3:36 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 12:18 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h18 | 3:36 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 12:23 AM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h13 | 3:36 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
65 Northeast Regional | 3:23 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 7h08 | 10:31 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
65 Northeast Regional | 3:42 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 6h49 | 10:31 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:41 AM Passaic, NJ | 7h13 | 11:54 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Passaic, NJ to Washington, DC
Trains from Passaic, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 70 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 68 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 205 miles (330 km) distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 205 miles (330 km) |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Trains per day 70 |
Direct trains 68 |
Fastest train 3h 5m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 23:41 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Passaic, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Passaic, 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 Passaic, NJ to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Passaic, 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 Passaic, 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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