Washington, DC to Edison, NJ train with Amtrak

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ

Showing times and prices for Jun 09

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

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.

  • Amtrak138 Northeast Regional
    6:35 PM2h51
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    9:26 PMNew Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ
    $441One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak112 Northeast Regional
    7:45 AM2h46
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    10:31 AMNew Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ
    $441One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak138 Northeast Regional
    6:35 PM2h37
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    9:12 PMPrinceton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ
    $441One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak138 Northeast Regional
    6:35 PM3h01
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    9:36 PMMetropark Station, Iselin, NJ
    $441One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak198 Northeast Regional
    9:15 PM2h57
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    12:12 AMMetropark Station, Iselin, NJ
    $441One-way
    0 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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Driving

$85

Average price

$43

Average price

Cheapest

$193

Average price

$61

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 6m

Average total duration

2h 36m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 42m

Average total duration

4h 12m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 23m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 23m

Onboard

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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

-

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The cheapest way to travel from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ is a bus with an average price of $43 (€35).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 23m.

Other travel options to Edison, NJ take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 36m.

Bus takes on average 4h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Washington, DC and Edison, NJ including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

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.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Amtrak8:25 PM Washington, DC
2h44
11:09 PM Edison, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak9:24 PM Washington, DC
2h55
12:19 AM Edison, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak10:24 PM Washington, DC
2h55
1:19 AM Edison, NJ0 transfersDirect
Tuesday, June 9
Amtrak170 Northeast Regional5:05 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h47
7:52 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak130 Northeast Regional6:30 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h54
9:24 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak172 Northeast Regional7:06 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h41
9:47 AM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak172 Northeast Regional7:06 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h59
10:05 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak2104 Acela7:25 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h30
9:55 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak112 Northeast Regional7:45 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h46
10:31 AM New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak112 Northeast Regional7:45 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h31
10:16 AM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak86 Northeast Regional8:50 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h50
11:40 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak2162 Acela9:26 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h25
11:51 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak174 Northeast Regional10:35 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h01
1:36 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak174 Northeast Regional10:35 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h49
1:24 PM New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak174 Northeast Regional10:35 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h36
1:11 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak84 Northeast Regional11:06 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h52
1:58 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak134 Northeast Regional11:56 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h51
2:47 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak184 Northeast Regional1:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h54
4:14 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak20 Crescent2:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h26
6:01 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak2170 NextGen Acela+Amtrak652 Keystone Service2:50 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h01
5:51 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ1 transfer
Amtrak2170 NextGen Acela2:50 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h26
5:16 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak2170 NextGen Acela+Amtrak652 Keystone Service2:50 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h13
6:03 PM New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ1 transfer
Amtrak148 Northeast Regional2:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h52
5:47 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak176 Northeast Regional3:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h48
6:18 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak176 Northeast Regional3:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h30
6:00 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ

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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.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

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.

Amtrak

About
Amtrak is the main passenger train operator in the United States, providing medium- and long-distance intercity services across 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Operating over 300 trains daily and serving more than 500 destinations, Amtrak connects cities and regions nationwide through routes such as the high-speed Acela in the Northeast Corridor, the scenic Coast Starlight along the West Coast, and the Empire Builder linking Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest. Other notable services include the Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the unique Auto Train, which allows passengers to bring their cars onboard. Amtrak offers a variety of classes to suit different budgets and travel needs, including Coach, Business, First Class, and Sleeper Class with options like Roomettes, Bedrooms, and Bedroom Suites for overnight journeys. Ticket types include Saver, Value, Flexible, Business, and Premium. Onboard amenities vary by service but may include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power outlets, dining options, and lounge access on select trains. Popular routes include Washington, D.C.–Boston, San Diego–San Luis Obispo, San Jose–Sacramento, and Chicago–Seattle.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 28m
Cheapest Price
$19 (€15)
Amtrak frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
2 personal items and 2 carry-on bags included free
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at end of cars
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type and timing
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled by Amtrak
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café car with snacks, beverages, and light meals. Long-distance trains have full-service dining cars
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for Business and First Class. Optional fee for Coach Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, Red Cap assistance service, accessible platforms and stations
Pets
Small pets under 20 pounds allowed for $26 fee. Must be in carrier. Service animals travel free
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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.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $19 (€15), while the average price is around $85 (€69).
The train from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ takes 2h 22m and runs 28 per day.
The first train from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ leaves at 3:00 AM.
The distance by train from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ is 178 miles (288 km).
The last train from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ leaves at 11:57 PM.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ.
There is no direct train service currently available from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ.
The train station in Washington, DC that goes to Edison, NJ is Washington Union Station, Washington, DC, which connects to Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ.
The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ is by train, with a cost of around $19 (€15).
The train journey from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ is not particularly known for its scenic views, as it primarily travels through urban and suburban areas with occasional glimpses of natural landscapes.
A day trip from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 22m. Trains operate 31 times per day over a distance of 178 miles (288 km).
The ideal duration for a visit to Edison, NJ, is typically 1 to 2 days, allowing enough time to explore the local attractions such as the Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park, Roosevelt Park, and the vibrant ethnic dining options.
Yes, you can take the train from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ.
Since neither Washington, DC nor Edison, NJ are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United States and United States. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from Edison, NJ include Philadelphia, PA, New York, NY, Newark, DE, Downingtown, PA, Malvern, PA.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
The currency used in the United States is the US Dollar (USD). For travelers, using cards is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially credit and debit cards, while cash is useful for small purchases or places that do not accept cards.
In Edison, NJ, travelers should stay alert to common urban safety concerns such as petty theft and pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like shopping centers and transit hubs. Scams involving fake taxi services or overcharging can occur, so it is advisable to use licensed transportation options. Being cautious with personal belongings and verifying payment methods helps ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Edison, NJ

Washington
Edison
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
  • Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Dining
Dining
  • 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
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
  • Phoenix Park Hotel
  • Kimpton George Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
  • Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
Public transit options for Union Station
  • 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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