The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to East Rutherford, NJ
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$106
Fastest journey
2 h 33 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
331 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to East Rutherford, 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 East Rutherford, NJ will cost around $106 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 4 trains that leave Washington, DC for East Rutherford, NJ on Fri, Nov 28, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 28 the direct trains cover the 331 km distance in an average of 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 33 m .
On Fri, Nov 28 the slowest trains will take 3 h 8 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.








Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Washington, DC to East Rutherford, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to East Rutherford, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a flight costs an average of €56.
Distance: 205 miles (331 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€70 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest | €167 Average price |
3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Why should you book Washington to East Rutherford trains with Omio?
Amtrak as well as Amtrak Acela offer trains services from Washington to East Rutherford. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Washington to East Rutherford.
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Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While Amtrak tickets can be bought on Amtrak's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of Amtrak Acela to help you choose the right option for your journey from Washington to East Rutherford.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Washington to East Rutherford.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to East Rutherford, NJ
Trains from Washington, DC to East Rutherford, NJ run on average 71 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€36) but you can travel from only $29 (€23) by bus.
There are 71 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:09, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 205 miles (331 km) distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 205 miles (331 km) |
Average train duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Trains per day 71 |
Direct trains 71 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 04:09 |
Last train 23:42 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Washington, DC to East Rutherford, NJ trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Washington, DC and East Rutherford, NJ from $29 (€23). 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 Rutherford, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to East Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to East Rutherford, 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
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