The cheapest and fastest trains from Red Bank, NJ to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$98
Average price
$160
Fastest journey
2 h 27 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Trains per day
25
Distance
301 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Red Bank, 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 Red Bank, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around $160 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $98.
Of the 25 trains that leave Red Bank, NJ for Washington, DC on Sat, May 09, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 09 the direct trains cover the 301 km distance in an average of 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 27 m .
On Sat, May 09 the slowest trains will take 2 h 44 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.
65 Northeast Regional11:57 PM6h32Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ6:29 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$981One-way0 transfers
109 Northeast Regional6:09 AM2h56Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ9:05 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$981One-way0 transfers
79 Carolinian7:51 AM3h18New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ11:09 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1321One-way0 transfers
163 Northeast Regional4:41 PM2h55Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ7:36 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1381One-way0 transfers
79 Carolinian7:40 AM3h29Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ11:09 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1381One-way0 transfers
2205 Acela9:29 AM2h27Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ11:56 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1611One-way0 transfers
2255 NextGen Acela5:29 PM2h33Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ8:02 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1611One-way0 transfers
2203 NextGen Acela8:29 AM2h34Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ11:03 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1971One-way0 transfers
2201 NextGen Acela7:25 AM2h37Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ10:02 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1611One-way0 transfers
147 Northeast Regional1:34 PM2h44New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ4:18 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1741One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Red Bank, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Red Bank, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $188.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$83 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $313 Average price |
3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Red Bank, NJ to Washington, DC:
A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Red Bank, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $83 (€67).
A bus is $274 (€219) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Red Bank, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $313 (€249).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 53m.
Bus takes on average 4h 14m.
Live departures
Red Bank, NJ to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Red Bank, NJ to Washington, DC trains for today, Friday, May 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:51 PM Red Bank, NJ | 3h11 | 4:02 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, May 9 | |||||
![]() | 12:33 AM Red Bank, NJ | 2h55 | 3:28 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Red Bank, NJ to Washington, DC
Trains from Red Bank, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 22 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 21 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:43, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 187 miles (301 km) distance in 2h 43m.
Distance 187 miles (301 km) |
Average train duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 21 |
Fastest train 2h 43m |
First train 4:43 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Amtrak, NJ Transit from Red Bank, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, NJ Transit trains will get you between Red Bank, NJ and Washington, DC from $25 (€20). 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 Red Bank, NJ to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Red Bank, 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 Red Bank, 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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