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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Somerville, NJ
Cheapest price
$88
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
279 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Somerville, 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 Somerville, NJ will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $88.
Of the 1 trains that leave Washington, DC for Somerville, NJ on Mon, Jul 13, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 279 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .
On Mon, Jul 13 the slowest trains will take 2 h 37 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.
10:35 PM2h37Washington, DC1:12 AMSomerville, NJ$881One-way0 transfers
- 10:35 PM2h37Washington, DC1:12 AMSomerville, NJ$881One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Somerville, NJ
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Somerville, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $143.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$57 Average price | $210 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m 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 Somerville, NJ:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Somerville, NJ costing on average $57 (€47).
A bus is $164 (€135) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Somerville, NJ costing on average $210 (€173).
Other travel options to Somerville, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 51m.
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
You'll arrive about 42m sooner (2h 51m by train vs 3h 33m by car). Tickets start at around $57 (€47) compared to roughly $41 (€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.
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 Somerville, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Somerville, NJ trains for today, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 8:50 AM Washington, DC | 3h42 | 12:32 PM Somerville, NJ | 1 transfer | |
| 9:15 AM Washington, DC | 4h17 | 1:32 PM Somerville, NJ | 1 transfer | |
| 11:00 AM Washington, DC | 3h32 | 2:32 PM Somerville, NJ | 1 transfer | |
| 11:25 AM Washington, DC | 4h07 | 3:32 PM Somerville, NJ | 1 transfer | |
| 12:25 PM Washington, DC | 4h07 | 4:32 PM Somerville, NJ | 1 transfer | |
| 1:20 PM Washington, DC | 4h12 | 5:32 PM Somerville, NJ | 1 transfer | |
| 2:12 PM Washington, DC | 4h20 | 6:32 PM Somerville, NJ | 1 transfer | |
| 3:15 PM Washington, DC | 4h17 | 7:32 PM Somerville, NJ | 1 transfer | |
| 4:25 PM Washington, DC | 4h07 | 8:32 PM Somerville, NJ | 1 transfer | |
| 5:20 PM Washington, DC | 4h12 | 9:32 PM Somerville, NJ | 1 transfer | |
| 6:10 PM Washington, DC | 4h22 | 10:32 PM Somerville, NJ | 1 transfer | |
| 7:20 PM Washington, DC | 4h12 | 11:32 PM Somerville, NJ | 1 transfer | |
| 8:20 PM Washington, DC | 4h12 | 12:32 AM Somerville, NJ | 1 transfer | |
| 9:15 PM Washington, DC | 5h03 | 2:18 AM Somerville, NJ | 1 transfer | |
| 10:00 PM Washington, DC | 8h59 | 6:59 AM Somerville, NJ | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Somerville, NJ
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Trains from Washington, DC to Somerville, NJ run on average 28 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 26 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 173 miles (279 km) distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 173 miles (279 km) |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 26 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 4:48 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Somerville, NJ trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Somerville, NJ from $18 (€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 Somerville, NJ
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