The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$214
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 39 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Edison, 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 Edison, NJ will cost around $214 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 20 trains that leave Washington, DC for Edison, NJ on Fri, Jul 31, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 31 the direct trains cover the 288 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Fri, Jul 31 the slowest trains will take 2 h 49 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.
198 Northeast Regional9:15 PM2h57Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:12 AMMetropark Station, Iselin, NJ$251One-way0 transfers
112 Northeast Regional7:40 AM2h51Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:31 AMNew Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ$441One-way0 transfers
170 Northeast Regional5:05 AM2h47Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:52 AMMetropark Station, Iselin, NJ$1391One-way0 transfers
138 Northeast Regional6:35 PM2h51Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:26 PMNew Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ$1761One-way0 transfers
138 Northeast Regional5:14 PM4h12Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA9:26 PMNew Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ$1771One-way0 transfers
2120 NextGen Acela5:05 PM2h25Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:30 PMMetropark Station, Iselin, NJ$3001One-way0 transfers
2112 Acela11:50 AM2h27Washington Union Station, Washington, DC2:17 PMMetropark Station, Iselin, NJ$3001One-way0 transfers
170 Northeast Regional5:05 AM2h47Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:52 AMMetropark Station, Iselin, NJ$1391One-way0 transfers
176 Northeast Regional3:30 PM2h48Washington Union Station, Washington, DC6:18 PMMetropark Station, Iselin, NJ$2831One-way0 transfers
174 Northeast Regional10:35 AM2h49Washington Union Station, Washington, DC1:24 PMNew Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ$2671One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Washington, DC to Edison, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $71.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$84 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $192 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ costing on average $84 (€69).
A bus is $149 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ costing on average $192 (€157).
Other travel options to Edison, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 36m.
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
You'll arrive about 45m sooner (2h 36m by train vs 3h 21m by car). Tickets start at around $84 (€69) compared to roughly $61 (€50) 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 Edison, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Edison, NJ trains for today, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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2112 Acela | 11:50 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h27 | 2:17 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
134 Northeast Regional | 11:56 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h51 | 2:47 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
184 Northeast Regional | 1:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h54 | 4:14 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
148 Northeast Regional | 2:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h52 | 5:47 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
176 Northeast Regional | 3:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h48 | 6:18 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
136 Northeast Regional | 5:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h53 | 7:53 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2120 Acela | 5:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h25 | 7:30 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
138 Northeast Regional | 5:14 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 4h12 | 9:26 PM New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
138 Northeast Regional | 6:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h01 | 9:36 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
138 Northeast Regional | 6:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h51 | 9:26 PM New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
90 Palmetto | 7:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h51 | 10:48 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
198 Northeast Regional | 9:15 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h57 | 12:12 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 31 | |||||
170 Northeast Regional | 5:05 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h47 | 7:52 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
130 Northeast Regional | 6:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h04 | 9:24 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
172 Northeast Regional | 7:06 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h59 | 10:05 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
112 Northeast Regional | 7:40 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h51 | 10:31 AM New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 8:50 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h50 | 11:40 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 10:35 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h01 | 1:36 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 10:35 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h49 | 1:24 PM New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
84 Northeast Regional | 11:02 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h56 | 1:58 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ
Trains from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ run on average 28 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 27 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 178 miles (288 km) distance in 2h 22m.
Distance 178 miles (288 km) |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 27 |
Fastest train 2h 22m |
First train 3:00 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Edison, 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 Edison, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Edison, 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 Edison, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ
Most Washington, DC to Edison, NJ trains use the Union Station to Metropark Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Washington, DC and Edison, 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 Edison, 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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