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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Absecon, NJ
Cheapest price
$284
Average price
$434
Fastest journey
3 h 3 m
Average duration
3 h 11 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
227 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Absecon, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Absecon, NJ will cost around $434 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $284.
It's difficult to get from Washington, DC to Absecon, NJ without transferring at least once.
7:10 AM3h26Washington, DC10:36 AMAbsecon, NJ$2841One-way1 transfer- 8:50 AM3h38Washington, DC12:28 PMAbsecon, NJ$2841One-way1 transfer
- 10:35 AM3h44Washington, DC2:19 PMAbsecon, NJ$2841One-way1 transfer
- 5:05 PM3h19Washington, DC8:24 PMAbsecon, NJ$2841One-way1 transfer
- 6:35 PM3h47Washington, DC10:22 PMAbsecon, NJ$2841One-way1 transfer
3:00 PM3h03Washington, DC6:03 PMAbsecon, NJ$6971One-way1 transfer- 6:00 AM3h04Washington, DC9:04 AMAbsecon, NJ$6971One-way1 transfer
- 1:00 PM3h11Washington, DC4:11 PMAbsecon, NJ$6971One-way1 transfer
- 4:00 PM3h17Washington, DC7:17 PMAbsecon, NJ$6971One-way1 transfer
- 5:05 PM3h19Washington, DC8:24 PMAbsecon, NJ$2841One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Absecon, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Absecon, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a flight costs an average of $534.
Distance: 141 miles (227 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$418 Average price | $80 Average price Cheapest | $539 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Absecon, NJ:
A bus is $337 (€272) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Absecon, NJ costing on average $418 (€337).
A bus is $459 (€370) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Absecon, NJ costing on average $539 (€435).
Other travel options to Absecon, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 34m.
Bus takes on average 7h 17m.
Tickets start at around $418 (€337) compared to roughly $35 (€28) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-382.80 (€-309.14). The journey takes 3h 34m versus 3h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Washington, DC to Absecon, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Absecon, NJ trains for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:25 AM Washington, DC | 4h16 | 9:41 AM Absecon, NJ | 1 transfer | |
| 8:00 AM Washington, DC | 3h15 | 11:15 AM Absecon, NJ | 1 transfer | |
| 9:15 AM Washington, DC | 3h31 | 12:46 PM Absecon, NJ | 1 transfer | |
| 10:20 AM Washington, DC | 3h41 | 2:01 PM Absecon, NJ | 1 transfer | |
| 12:25 PM Washington, DC | 3h28 | 3:53 PM Absecon, NJ | 1 transfer | |
| 2:12 PM Washington, DC | 3h33 | 5:45 PM Absecon, NJ | 1 transfer | |
| 4:15 PM Washington, DC | 3h22 | 7:37 PM Absecon, NJ | 1 transfer | |
| 6:00 PM Washington, DC | 3h12 | 9:12 PM Absecon, NJ | 1 transfer | |
| 7:20 PM Washington, DC | 3h26 | 10:46 PM Absecon, NJ | 1 transfer | |
| 8:20 PM Washington, DC | 3h59 | 12:19 AM Absecon, NJ | 1 transfer | |
| 10:00 PM Washington, DC | 4h11 | 2:11 AM Absecon, NJ | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Absecon, NJ
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Trains from Washington, DC to Absecon, NJ run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $90 (€73) but you can travel from only $62 (€50) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 141 miles (227 km) distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 141 miles (227 km) |
Average train duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $90 (€73) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 5:25 AM |
Last train 10:00 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Absecon, NJ trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Absecon, NJ from $62 (€50). 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, DC to Absecon, NJ
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