The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Hoboken, NJ
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$228
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
84
Distance
329 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Hoboken, 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 Hoboken, NJ will cost around $228 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 84 trains that leave Washington, DC for Hoboken, NJ on Fri, May 08, 82 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 329 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 2 h 40 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.
66 Northeast Regional10:00 PM6h45Washington Union Station, Washington, DC4:45 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$441One-way0 transfers
66 Northeast Regional10:00 PM7h11Washington Union Station, Washington, DC5:11 AMPenn Station, New York, NY$571One-way0 transfers
130 Northeast Regional6:30 AM3h12Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:42 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$991One-way0 transfers
112 Northeast Regional7:45 AM3h10Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:55 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$991One-way0 transfers
198 Northeast Regional9:15 PM3h11Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:26 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$991One-way0 transfers
2150 Acela5:00 AM2h30Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:30 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$1881One-way0 transfers
2126 NextGen Acela6:13 PM2h36Washington Union Station, Washington, DC8:49 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$2311One-way0 transfers
2124 NextGen Acela5:25 PM2h38Washington Union Station, Washington, DC8:03 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$2311One-way0 transfers
2162 Acela9:26 AM2h39Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:05 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$2831One-way0 transfers
2166 NextGen Acela12:51 PM2h40Washington Union Station, Washington, DC3:31 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$4201One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Hoboken, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Hoboken, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $65.
Distance: 204 miles (329 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $219 Average price |
3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Hoboken, NJ:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Hoboken, NJ costing on average $44 (€35).
A bus is $185 (€148) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Hoboken, NJ costing on average $219 (€175).
Other travel options to Hoboken, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 49m.
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
Compare prices and tickets Washington, DC to Hoboken, NJ by train, bus, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Hoboken, NJ
Trains from Washington, DC to Hoboken, NJ run on average 70 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 70 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 204 miles (329 km) distance in 3h 1m.
Distance 204 miles (329 km) |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 70 |
Direct trains 70 |
Fastest train 3h 1m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Hoboken, NJ trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Hoboken, 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 Hoboken, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Hoboken, 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 Hoboken, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Hoboken, 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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