The cheapest and fastest trains from Somerville, NJ to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$123
Average price
$172
Fastest journey
3 h 52 m
Average duration
4 h 1 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
279 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Somerville, 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 Somerville, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around $172 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $123.
It's difficult to get from Somerville, NJ to Washington, DC without transferring at least once.










Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Somerville, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Somerville, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €204.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€108 Average price | €204 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest |
3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Somerville, NJ to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Somerville, NJ to Washington, DC trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:32 AM Somerville, NJ | 3h52 | 8:24 AM Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:10 AM Somerville, NJ | 4h13 | 9:23 AM Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:51 AM Somerville, NJ | 4h22 | 10:13 AM Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:23 AM Somerville, NJ | 4h08 | 10:31 AM Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:44 AM Somerville, NJ | 4h17 | 11:01 AM Washington, DC | 1 transfer |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Somerville, NJ to Washington, DC
Trains from Somerville, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $133 (€108) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by bus.
There are 24 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 173 miles (279 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 173 miles (279 km) |
Average train duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $133 (€108) |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 24 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 04:48 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Amtrak, NJ Transit from Somerville, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, NJ Transit trains will get you between Somerville, NJ and Washington, DC from $31 (€25). 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 Somerville, NJ to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Somerville, 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 Somerville, 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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