The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Red Bank, NJ
Cheapest price
$132
Average price
$178
Fastest journey
2 h 33 m
Average duration
2 h 41 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
301 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Red Bank, 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 Red Bank, NJ will cost around $178 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $132.
Of the 20 trains that leave Washington, DC for Red Bank, NJ on Sat, May 09, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 09 the direct trains cover the 301 km distance in an average of 2 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 33 m .
On Sat, May 09 the slowest trains will take 2 h 47 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.
160 Northeast Regional5:20 AM2h39Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:59 AMNew Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ$1321One-way0 transfers
158 Northeast Regional6:10 PM2h47Washington Union Station, Washington, DC8:57 PMNew Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ$1321One-way0 transfers
160 Northeast Regional5:20 AM2h49Washington Union Station, Washington, DC8:09 AMMetropark Station, Iselin, NJ$1381One-way0 transfers
140 Northeast Regional12:21 PM2h48Washington Union Station, Washington, DC3:09 PMMetropark Station, Iselin, NJ$1381One-way0 transfers
158 Northeast Regional6:10 PM2h56Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:06 PMMetropark Station, Iselin, NJ$1381One-way0 transfers
2250 NextGen Acela8:38 AM2h33Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:11 AMMetropark Station, Iselin, NJ$3571One-way0 transfers
160 Northeast Regional5:20 AM2h39Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:59 AMNew Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ$1321One-way0 transfers
54 Vermonter7:28 AM2h41Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:09 AMMetropark Station, Iselin, NJ$3421One-way0 transfers
88 Northeast Regional11:25 AM2h45Washington Union Station, Washington, DC2:10 PMMetropark Station, Iselin, NJ$1821One-way0 transfers
158 Northeast Regional6:10 PM2h47Washington Union Station, Washington, DC8:57 PMNew Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ$1321One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Washington, DC to Red Bank, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Red Bank, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $64.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
$102 Average price Cheapest | $198 Average price |
3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Red Bank, NJ:
A train is $97 (€77) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Red Bank, NJ costing on average $198 (€158).
Other travel options to Red Bank, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 51m.
Live departures
Washington, DC to Red Bank, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Red Bank, NJ trains for today, Friday, May 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:05 AM Washington, DC | 2h47 | 12:52 PM Red Bank, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:35 PM Washington, DC | 2h51 | 2:26 AM Red Bank, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Red Bank, NJ
Trains from Washington, DC to Red Bank, NJ run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:43, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 187 miles (301 km) distance in 2h 44m.
Distance 187 miles (301 km) |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 2h 44m |
First train 4:43 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Red Bank, NJ trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Red Bank, NJ from $20 (€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 Red Bank, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Red Bank, 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 Red Bank, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Red Bank, 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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