The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
Cheapest price
$121
Average price
$229
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 22 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
243 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ will cost around $229 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $121.
Of the 17 trains that leave Washington Union Station, Washington, DC for Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ on Sun, Jun 14, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 14 the direct trains cover the 243 km distance in an average of 2 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Sun, Jun 14 the slowest trains will take 2 h 23 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.
160 Northeast Regional5:20 AM2h21Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:41 AMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$1211One-way0 transfers
162 Northeast Regional6:14 AM2h33Washington Union Station, Washington, DC8:47 AMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$1211One-way0 transfers
146 Northeast Regional4:16 PM2h31Washington Union Station, Washington, DC6:47 PMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$1601One-way0 transfers
88 Northeast Regional11:25 AM2h22Washington Union Station, Washington, DC1:47 PMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$2001One-way0 transfers
154 Northeast Regional10:18 AM2h28Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:46 PMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$2001One-way0 transfers
54 Vermonter7:28 AM2h20Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:48 AMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$2961One-way0 transfers
160 Northeast Regional5:20 AM2h21Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:41 AMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$1211One-way0 transfers
88 Northeast Regional11:25 AM2h22Washington Union Station, Washington, DC1:47 PMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$2001One-way0 transfers
164 Northeast Regional9:10 AM2h23Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:33 AMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$2431One-way0 transfers
158 Northeast Regional6:15 PM2h23Washington Union Station, Washington, DC8:38 PMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$2001One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ 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 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $216.
Distance: 150 miles (243 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $453 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ costing on average $61 (€49).
A bus is $416 (€337) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ costing on average $453 (€368).
Other travel options to Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 26m.
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
You'll arrive about 34m sooner (2h 26m by train vs 3h 0m by car). Tickets start at around $61 (€49) compared to roughly $44 (€35) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ trains for today, Saturday, June 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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158 Northeast Regional | 6:15 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h23 | 8:38 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
90 Palmetto | 7:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h26 | 10:23 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
128 Northeast Regional | 9:21 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h24 | 11:45 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 14 | |||||
160 Northeast Regional | 5:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h21 | 7:41 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 6:14 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h33 | 8:47 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
54 Vermonter | 7:28 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h20 | 9:48 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 9:10 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h23 | 11:33 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
118 Northeast Regional | 9:58 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h30 | 12:28 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
154 Northeast Regional | 10:18 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h28 | 12:46 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 11:25 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h22 | 1:47 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 12:16 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h30 | 2:46 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
96 Northeast Regional | 1:16 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h28 | 3:44 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
20 Crescent | 2:12 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h30 | 4:42 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
156 Northeast Regional | 2:31 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h31 | 5:02 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
132 Northeast Regional | 3:06 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h27 | 5:33 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 4:16 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h31 | 6:47 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
166 Northeast Regional | 5:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h26 | 7:46 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
Trains from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:12. The fastest train covers the 150 miles (243 km) distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 150 miles (243 km) |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 12:30 AM |
Last train 11:12 PM |
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Train companies: Amtrak from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ from $12 (€10). 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 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ 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 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with multiple entry and exit points.
- Settimo Cielo
- 1911 Smokehouse BBQ
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- Trenton Marriott Downtown
- Lafayette Park Hotel and Suites
- Wyndham Garden Trenton
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: Main entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Hall 2: Platforms for NJ Transit and Amtrak services
- Bus: NJ Transit Bus Lines 409, 601, 606, 608, 609, 611, 619
- Light Rail: River Line
