The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Asbury Park, NJ
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 56 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
298 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Asbury Park, 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 Asbury Park, NJ will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 2 trains that leave Washington, DC for Asbury Park, NJ on Thu, Jun 25, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 25 the direct trains cover the 298 km distance in an average of 2 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
On Thu, Jun 25 the slowest trains will take 2 h 57 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.
1:15 AM2h57Washington, DC4:12 AMAsbury Park, NJ$441One-way0 transfers
3:05 PM2h55Washington, DC6:00 PMAsbury Park, NJ$941One-way0 transfers
3:05 PM2h55Washington, DC6:00 PMAsbury Park, NJ$941One-way0 transfers
1:15 AM2h57Washington, DC4:12 AMAsbury Park, NJ$441One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Washington, DC to Asbury Park, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Asbury Park, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $66.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$73 Average price Cheapest | $207 Average price | $148 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m 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 Asbury Park, NJ:
A train is $75 (€62) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to Asbury Park, NJ costing on average $148 (€122).
A train is $134 (€110) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Asbury Park, NJ costing on average $207 (€170).
Other travel options to Asbury Park, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 50m.
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
You'll arrive about 39m sooner (2h 50m by train vs 3h 29m by car). Tickets start at around $73 (€60) compared to roughly $42 (€34) 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.
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, DC to Asbury Park, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Asbury Park, NJ trains for today, Tuesday, June 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:05 PM Washington, DC | 2h55 | 5:00 PM Asbury Park, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 24 | |||||
![]() | 1:15 AM Washington, DC | 2h57 | 4:12 AM Asbury Park, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Asbury Park, NJ
Trains from Washington, DC to Asbury Park, NJ run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 23 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 185 miles (298 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 185 miles (298 km) |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 23 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 4:48 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Asbury Park, NJ trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Asbury Park, NJ 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 Washington, DC to Asbury Park, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Asbury Park, 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 Asbury Park, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Asbury Park, NJ
Most Washington, DC to Asbury Park, NJ trains use the Union Station to Metropark Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Washington, DC and Asbury Park, NJ train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Washington, DC station do trains to Asbury Park, NJ leave from?
Getting to Union Station from Washington city centre
Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station train station facilities and services
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: 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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak. ATMs are there are 2 ATM machines located on Level G.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00, Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill, Phoenix Park Hotel, Kimpton George Hotel.
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