The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Lakewood, NJ
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
2 h 26 m
Average duration
2 h 26 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
276 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, NJ will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 1 trains that leave Washington, DC for Lakewood, NJ on Thu, Feb 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 26 the direct trains cover the 276 km distance in an average of 2 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 26 m .
On Thu, Feb 26 the slowest trains will take 2 h 26 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 train, flight, and bus for Washington, DC to Lakewood, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Lakewood, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $122.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $171 Average price | $29 Average price |
2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Washington, DC to Lakewood, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Lakewood, NJ trains for tomorrow, Thursday, February 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
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![]() | 10:25 PM Washington, DC | 2h26 | 12:51 AM Lakewood, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | ||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Lakewood, NJ
Trains from Washington, DC to Lakewood, NJ run on average 28 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 25 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 171 miles (276 km) distance in 2h 26m.
Distance 171 miles (276 km) |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 25 |
Fastest train 2h 26m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 23:09 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Lakewood, NJ trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Lakewood, NJ from $12 (€10). 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 Lakewood, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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