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Compare bus, train, and flight for Washington, DC to East Orange, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to East Orange, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €54, while a flight costs an average of €399.
Distance: 198 miles (319 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€135 Average price | €399 Average price | €54 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to East Orange, NJ:
A bus is €81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to East Orange, NJ costing on average €135.
A bus is €346 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to East Orange, NJ costing on average €399.
Other travel options to East Orange, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 18m.
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
You'll arrive about 26m sooner (3h 18m by train vs 3h 44m by car). Tickets start at around €135 compared to roughly €37 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.
Compare prices and tickets Washington, DC to East Orange, NJ by bus, train, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to East Orange, NJ
Trains from Washington, DC to East Orange, NJ run on average 68 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
There are 66 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 198 miles (319 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 198 miles (319 km) |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 68 |
Direct trains 66 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to East Orange, NJ trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and East Orange, NJ from €24. 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 East Orange, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to East Orange, 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 East Orange, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Washington, DC to East Orange, NJ
Most Washington, DC to East Orange, NJ trains use the Union Station to Newark Penn Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Washington, DC and East Orange, 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 East Orange, 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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