The cheapest and fastest trains from Summit, NJ to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$95
Average price
$115
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 57 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
307 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Summit, 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 Summit, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around $115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $95.
Of the 2 trains that leave Summit, NJ for Washington, DC on Sat, Jan 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jan 03 the direct trains cover the 307 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
On Sat, Jan 03 the slowest trains will take 2 h 58 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 Summit, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Summit, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, and a flight costs an average of €137.
Distance: 190 miles (307 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€48 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest | €169 Average price |
3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare prices and tickets Summit, NJ to Washington, DC by bus, train, or flight
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Why should you book Summit to Washington trains with Omio?
Amtrak operates all train services from Summit to Washington. Omio is the only official third party seller for Amtrak tickets.
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- Official reseller: Amtrak tickets can only be bought on Omio or Amtrak's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for Amtrak tickets. Trainline, RailEurope, and Rail.Ninja do not sell Amtrak tickets as they are not official sellers.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Summit to Washington.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Summit, NJ to Washington, DC
Trains from Summit, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 65 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 63 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 190 miles (307 km) distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 190 miles (307 km) |
Average train duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 65 |
Direct trains 63 |
Fastest train 2h 55m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Summit, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Summit, 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 Summit, NJ to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Summit, 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 Summit, 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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