The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Long Branch, NJ
Cheapest price
$137
Average price
$288
Fastest journey
2 h 22 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Trains per day
25
Distance
304 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Long Branch, 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 Long Branch, NJ will cost around $288 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $137.
Of the 25 trains that leave Washington, DC for Long Branch, NJ on Thu, Jul 02, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 02 the direct trains cover the 304 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 22 m .
On Thu, Jul 02 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.
172 Northeast Regional7:06 AM2h59Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:05 AMMetropark Station, Iselin, NJ$1371One-way0 transfers
130 Northeast Regional6:30 AM2h54Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:24 AMMetropark Station, Iselin, NJ$1371One-way0 transfers
2112 Acela11:55 AM2h22Washington Union Station, Washington, DC2:17 PMMetropark Station, Iselin, NJ$1601One-way0 transfers
112 Northeast Regional7:45 AM2h46Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:31 AMNew Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ$1741One-way0 transfers
20 Crescent2:35 PM3h26Washington Union Station, Washington, DC6:01 PMMetropark Station, Iselin, NJ$1821One-way0 transfers
2112 Acela11:55 AM2h22Washington Union Station, Washington, DC2:17 PMMetropark Station, Iselin, NJ$1601One-way0 transfers
2120 NextGen Acela5:05 PM2h25Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:30 PMMetropark Station, Iselin, NJ$5601One-way0 transfers
112 Northeast Regional7:45 AM2h46Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:31 AMNew Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ$1741One-way0 transfers
170 Northeast Regional5:05 AM2h47Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:52 AMMetropark Station, Iselin, NJ$1821One-way0 transfers
174 Northeast Regional10:35 AM2h49Washington Union Station, Washington, DC1:24 PMNew Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ$3681One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Long Branch, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Long Branch, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $62.
Distance: 188 miles (304 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$94 Average price Cheapest | $202 Average price | $110 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Long Branch, NJ:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to Long Branch, NJ costing on average $110 (€91).
A train is $108 (€89) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Long Branch, NJ costing on average $202 (€167).
Other travel options to Long Branch, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 55m.
Bus takes on average 4h 29m.
You'll arrive about 42m sooner (2h 55m by train vs 3h 37m by car). Tickets start at around $94 (€77) compared to roughly $42 (€34) 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.
Direct services run with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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 Long Branch, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Long Branch, NJ trains for today, Wednesday, July 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
184 Northeast Regional | 1:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h54 | 4:14 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
94 Northeast Regional | 2:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h57 | 4:57 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
20 Crescent | 2:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h26 | 6:01 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 | |
148 Northeast Regional | 2:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h05 | 6:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
176 Northeast Regional | 3:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h01 | 6:31 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
176 Northeast Regional | 3:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h48 | 6:18 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 3:54 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h03 | 6:57 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
136 Northeast Regional | 5:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h05 | 8:05 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, 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 NextGen Acela | 5:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h25 | 7:30 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 | |
138 Northeast Regional | 6:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h01 | 9:36 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, 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 | |
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 | 2h59 | 10:05 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
172 Northeast Regional | 7:06 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h11 | 10:17 AM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, 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 | |
86 Northeast Regional | 8:50 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h50 | 11:40 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
182 Northeast Regional | 9:31 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h59 | 12:30 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 10:35 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h12 | 1:47 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, 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 | |
2112 Acela | 11:55 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h22 | 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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Long Branch, NJ
Trains from Washington, DC to Long Branch, NJ run on average 27 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 26 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 188 miles (304 km) distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 188 miles (304 km) |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 26 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Long Branch, NJ trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Long Branch, 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 Long Branch, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Long Branch, 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 Long Branch, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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