The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$139
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Trains per day
29
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 $139 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 29 trains that leave Washington, DC for Edison, NJ on Tue, Jun 09, 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct trains cover the 288 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest trains will take 2 h 30 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.
138 Northeast Regional6:35 PM2h51Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:26 PMNew Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ$441One-way0 transfers
112 Northeast Regional7:45 AM2h46Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:31 AMNew Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ$441One-way0 transfers
138 Northeast Regional6:35 PM2h37Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:12 PMPrinceton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ$441One-way0 transfers
138 Northeast Regional6:35 PM3h01Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:36 PMMetropark Station, Iselin, NJ$441One-way0 transfers
198 Northeast Regional9:15 PM2h57Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:12 AMMetropark Station, Iselin, NJ$441One-way0 transfers
2122 Acela4:50 PM2h25Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:15 PMMetropark Station, Iselin, NJ$2961One-way0 transfers
2162 Acela9:26 AM2h25Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:51 AMMetropark Station, Iselin, NJ$3561One-way0 transfers
2170 NextGen Acela2:50 PM2h26Washington Union Station, Washington, DC5:16 PMMetropark Station, Iselin, NJ$2961One-way0 transfers
176 Northeast Regional3:30 PM2h30Washington Union Station, Washington, DC6:00 PMPrinceton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ$911One-way0 transfers
2104 Acela7:25 AM2h30Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:55 AMMetropark Station, Iselin, NJ$5601One-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $193 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 $85 (€69).
A bus is $150 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ costing on average $193 (€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 $85 (€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, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:25 PM Washington, DC | 2h44 | 11:09 PM Edison, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:24 PM Washington, DC | 2h55 | 12:19 AM Edison, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:24 PM Washington, DC | 2h55 | 1:19 AM Edison, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 9 | |||||
170 Northeast Regional | 5:05 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h47 | 7:52 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
130 Northeast Regional | 6:30 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h54 | 9:24 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
172 Northeast Regional | 7:06 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h41 | 9:47 AM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
172 Northeast Regional | 7:06 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h59 | 10:05 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2104 Acela | 7:25 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h30 | 9:55 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
112 Northeast Regional | 7:45 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h46 | 10:31 AM New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
112 Northeast Regional | 7:45 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h31 | 10:16 AM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 8:50 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h50 | 11:40 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2162 Acela | 9:26 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h25 | 11:51 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 | |
174 Northeast Regional | 10:35 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h36 | 1:11 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
84 Northeast Regional | 11:06 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h52 | 1:58 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 | |
20 Crescent | 2:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h26 | 6:01 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2170 NextGen Acela+ 652 Keystone Service | 2:50 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h01 | 5:51 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 1 transfer | |
2170 NextGen Acela | 2:50 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h26 | 5:16 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2170 NextGen Acela+ 652 Keystone Service | 2:50 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h13 | 6:03 PM New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
176 Northeast Regional | 3:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h30 | 6:00 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, 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
- 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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