The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Point Pleasant, NJ
Cheapest price
$95
Average price
$95
Fastest journey
2 h 57 m
Average duration
2 h 57 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
287 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Point Pleasant, 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 Point Pleasant, NJ will cost around $95 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $95.
Of the 1 trains that leave Washington, DC for Point Pleasant, NJ on Tue, Jul 14, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 14 the direct trains cover the 287 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 57 m .
On Tue, Jul 14 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.
1:15 AM2h57Washington, DC4:12 AMPoint Pleasant, NJ$951One-way0 transfers
1:15 AM2h57Washington, DC4:12 AMPoint Pleasant, NJ$951One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Point Pleasant, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Point Pleasant, 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 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $84.
Distance: 178 miles (287 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$109 Average price Cheapest | $204 Average price | $122 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m 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 Point Pleasant, NJ:
A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to Point Pleasant, NJ costing on average $122 (€101).
A train is $95 (€78) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Point Pleasant, NJ costing on average $204 (€168).
Other travel options to Point Pleasant, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 53m.
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
You'll arrive about 35m sooner (2h 53m by train vs 3h 28m by car). Tickets start at around $109 (€89) compared to roughly $40 (€33) 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 Point Pleasant, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Point Pleasant, NJ trains for tomorrow, Monday, July 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:15 AM Washington, DC | 2h57 | 4:12 AM Point Pleasant, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Point Pleasant, NJ
Trains from Washington, DC to Point Pleasant, NJ run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 25 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 178 miles (287 km) distance in 2h 31m.
Distance 178 miles (287 km) |
Average train duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 25 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 4:48 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Point Pleasant, NJ trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Point Pleasant, NJ from $19 (€16). 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 Point Pleasant, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Point Pleasant, 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 Point Pleasant, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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