The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Piscataway, NJ
Cheapest price
$94
Average price
$124
Fastest journey
2 h 49 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Piscataway, 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 Piscataway, NJ will cost around $124 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $94.
Of the 3 trains that leave Washington, DC for Piscataway, NJ on Wed, Aug 26, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 the direct trains cover the 288 km distance in an average of 2 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 49 m .
On Wed, Aug 26 the slowest trains will take 2 h 57 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.
3:05 PM2h55Washington, DC6:00 PMPiscataway, NJ$941One-way0 transfers
2:30 PM2h49Washington, DC5:19 PMPiscataway, NJ$1381One-way0 transfers
1:15 AM2h57Washington, DC4:12 AMPiscataway, NJ$1401One-way0 transfers
2:30 PM2h49Washington, DC5:19 PMPiscataway, NJ$1381One-way0 transfers
3:05 PM2h55Washington, DC6:00 PMPiscataway, NJ$941One-way0 transfers
1:15 AM2h57Washington, DC4:12 AMPiscataway, NJ$1401One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Piscataway, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Piscataway, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $209.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$229 Average price | $570 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Piscataway, NJ:
A bus is $166 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Piscataway, NJ costing on average $229.
A bus is $507 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Piscataway, NJ costing on average $570.
Other travel options to Piscataway, NJ take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 20m.
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (2h 54m by train vs 3h 14m by car). Tickets start at around $229 compared to roughly $41 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 Piscataway, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Piscataway, NJ trains for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:35 PM Washington, DC | 2h51 | 1:26 AM Piscataway, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 26 | |||||
![]() | 1:15 AM Washington, DC | 2h57 | 4:12 AM Piscataway, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Washington, DC | 2h49 | 5:19 PM Piscataway, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:05 PM Washington, DC | 2h55 | 6:00 PM Piscataway, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Washington, DC to Piscataway, NJ by train, bus, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Piscataway, NJ
Trains from Washington, DC to Piscataway, NJ run on average 29 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $71 but you can travel from only $37 by bus.
There are 28 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 178 miles (288 km) distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 178 miles (288 km) |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $71 |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 28 |
Fastest train 2h 20m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Piscataway, NJ trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Piscataway, NJ from $37. 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 Piscataway, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Piscataway, 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 Piscataway, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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