The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Rutherford, NJ
Cheapest price
$138
Average price
$266
Fastest journey
2 h 39 m
Average duration
2 h 40 m
Trains per day
72
Distance
330 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, NJ will cost around $266 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $138.
Of the 72 trains that leave Washington, DC for Rutherford, NJ on Thu, Jul 02, 70 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 330 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 39 m .
On Thu, Jul 02 the slowest trains will take 2 h 41 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.
170 Northeast Regional5:05 AM3h01Washington Union Station, Washington, DC8:06 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$1381One-way0 transfers
170 Northeast Regional5:05 AM3h22Washington Union Station, Washington, DC8:27 AMPenn Station, New York, NY$1381One-way0 transfers
2158 NextGen Acela12:50 PM3h04Washington Union Station, Washington, DC3:54 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1721One-way0 transfers
2150 Acela4:50 AM2h57Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:47 AMPenn Station, New York, NY$1721One-way0 transfers
2150 Acela4:50 AM2h39Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:29 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$1721One-way0 transfers
2150 Acela4:50 AM2h39Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:29 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$1721One-way0 transfers
2108 NextGen Acela10:05 AM2h39Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:44 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$5981One-way0 transfers
2162 NextGen Acela4:20 PM2h40Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:00 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$2601One-way0 transfers
2160 NextGen Acela2:50 PM2h40Washington Union Station, Washington, DC5:30 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$1721One-way0 transfers
2104 NextGen Acela7:30 AM2h41Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:11 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$1721One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Washington, DC to Rutherford, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Rutherford, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $172.
Distance: 205 miles (330 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$91 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $208 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 46m 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 Rutherford, NJ:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Rutherford, NJ costing on average $91 (€75).
A bus is $179 (€147) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Rutherford, NJ costing on average $208 (€172).
Other travel options to Rutherford, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 52m.
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
You'll arrive about 54m sooner (2h 52m by train vs 3h 46m by car). Tickets start at around $91 (€75) compared to roughly $45 (€37) 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.
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 Rutherford, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Rutherford, NJ trains for tomorrow, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2150 Acela | 4:50 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h39 | 7:29 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2150 Acela | 4:50 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h57 | 7:47 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
170 Northeast Regional | 5:05 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h01 | 8:06 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
170 Northeast Regional | 5:05 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h22 | 8:27 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2102 NextGen Acela | 5:48 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h06 | 8:54 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2102 NextGen Acela | 5:48 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h47 | 8:35 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
130 Northeast Regional | 6:30 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h32 | 10:02 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
130 Northeast Regional | 6:30 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h12 | 9:42 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, 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 | |
172 Northeast Regional | 7:06 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h17 | 10:23 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
172 Northeast Regional | 7:06 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h39 | 10:45 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2104 NextGen Acela | 7:30 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h00 | 10:30 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2104 NextGen Acela | 7:30 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h41 | 10:11 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
112 Northeast Regional | 7:45 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h10 | 10:55 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
112 Northeast Regional | 7:45 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h29 | 11:14 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
56 Vermonter | 8:08 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h13 | 11:21 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
56 Vermonter | 8:08 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h53 | 11:01 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 8:50 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h04 | 11:54 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 8:50 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h25 | 12:15 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
182 Northeast Regional | 9:31 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h25 | 12:56 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 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 | |
182 Northeast Regional | 9:31 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h07 | 12:38 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2108 NextGen Acela | 10:05 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h39 | 12:44 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2108 NextGen Acela | 10:05 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h00 | 1:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 10:35 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h17 | 1:52 PM Newark Penn Station, 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 | 3h39 | 2:14 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Rutherford, NJ
Trains from Washington, DC to Rutherford, NJ run on average 68 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
There are 67 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 205 miles (330 km) distance in 3h 1m.
Distance 205 miles (330 km) |
Average train duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Trains per day 68 |
Direct trains 67 |
Fastest train 3h 1m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Rutherford, NJ trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Rutherford, NJ from $27 (€22). 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 Rutherford, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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