The cheapest and fastest trains from Toms River, NJ to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
6 h 7 m
Average duration
6 h 8 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
271 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Toms River, 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 Toms River, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 2 trains that leave Toms River, NJ for Washington, DC on Sat, Mar 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct trains cover the 271 km distance in an average of 6 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 7 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the slowest trains will take 6 h 9 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 Toms River, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Toms River, 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 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $63.
Distance: 168 miles (271 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$83 Average price | $163 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest |
3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Toms River, NJ to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Toms River, NJ to Washington, DC trains for today, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:01 PM Toms River, NJ | 2h46 | 10:47 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, March 21 | |||||
![]() | 5:20 AM Toms River, NJ | 6h09 | 11:29 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:22 AM Toms River, NJ | 6h07 | 11:29 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Toms River, NJ to Washington, DC
Trains from Toms River, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 24 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 168 miles (271 km) distance in 2h 23m.
Distance 168 miles (271 km) |
Average train duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 24 |
Fastest train 2h 23m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 23:09 |
Cheapest month Sep |
Cheapest day Tue |
High season Jul - Sep |
Low season Jan - Mar |
Best day to book ahead 42 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Toms River, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Toms River, NJ and Washington, DC from $19 (€15). 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 Toms River, NJ to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Toms River, 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 Toms River, 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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