The cheapest and fastest trains from Perth Amboy, NJ to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$125
Average price
$201
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h 21 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
297 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Perth Amboy, 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 Perth Amboy, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around $201 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $125.
It's difficult to get from Perth Amboy, NJ to Washington, DC without transferring at least 2 times.










Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Perth Amboy, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Perth Amboy, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €62. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €62, and a train costs an average of €98.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€232 Average price | €119 Average price Cheapest |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Perth Amboy, NJ to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Perth Amboy, NJ to Washington, DC trains for tomorrow, Sunday, February 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
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![]() | 12:57 AM Perth Amboy, NJ | 6h43 | 7:40 AM Washington, DC | 2 transfers | ||
![]() | 5:27 AM Perth Amboy, NJ | 4h00 | 9:27 AM Washington, DC | 2 transfers | ||
![]() | 6:43 AM Perth Amboy, NJ | 4h47 | 11:30 AM Washington, DC | 2 transfers | ||
![]() | 7:43 AM Perth Amboy, NJ | 4h13 | 11:56 AM Washington, DC | 2 transfers | ||
![]() | 8:43 AM Perth Amboy, NJ | 4h39 | 1:22 PM Washington, DC | 2 transfers |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Perth Amboy, NJ to Washington, DC
Trains from Perth Amboy, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 32 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $124 (€98) but you can travel from only $78 (€62) by bus.
There are 31 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 184 miles (297 km) distance in 2h 53m.
Distance 184 miles (297 km) |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $124 (€98) |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 31 |
Fastest train 2h 53m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Amtrak, NJ Transit from Perth Amboy, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, NJ Transit trains will get you between Perth Amboy, NJ and Washington, DC from $78 (€62). 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 Perth Amboy, NJ to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Perth Amboy, 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 Perth Amboy, 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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