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Compare bus and train for Wallington, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wallington, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $68. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, and a train costs an average of $125.
Distance: 205 miles (331 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$533 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Wallington, NJ to Washington, DC:
A bus is $464 (€375) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wallington, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $533 (€430).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 31m.
You'll arrive about 48m sooner (3h 4m by train vs 3h 52m by car). Tickets start at around $533 (€430) compared to roughly $47 (€38) 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.
Compare prices and tickets Wallington, NJ to Washington, DC by bus or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wallington, NJ to Washington, DC
Trains from Wallington, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $125 (€101) but you can travel from only $68 (€55) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:09, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 205 miles (331 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 205 miles (331 km) |
Average train duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $125 (€101) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 3h 20m |
First train 6:09 AM |
Last train 10:48 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Amtrak, NJ Transit from Wallington, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, NJ Transit trains will get you between Wallington, NJ and Washington, DC from $68 (€55). 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 Wallington, NJ to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wallington, 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 Wallington, 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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