The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to South Orange, NJ
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
6 h 45 m
Average duration
6 h 45 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
314 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to South Orange, 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 South Orange, NJ will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 1 trains that leave Washington, DC for South Orange, NJ on Sat, May 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 23 the direct trains cover the 314 km distance in an average of 6 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 45 m .
On Sat, May 23 the slowest trains will take 6 h 45 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.
2:00 AM6h45Washington, DC8:45 AMSouth Orange, NJ$441One-way0 transfers
2:00 AM6h45Washington, DC8:45 AMSouth Orange, NJ$441One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to South Orange, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to South Orange, 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 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $220.
Distance: 195 miles (314 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$70 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $239 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 45m 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 South Orange, NJ:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to South Orange, NJ costing on average $70 (€57).
A bus is $193 (€156) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to South Orange, NJ costing on average $239 (€193).
Other travel options to South Orange, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 37m.
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
You'll arrive about 1h 8m sooner (2h 37m by train vs 3h 45m by car). Tickets start at around $70 (€57) compared to roughly $45 (€36) 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 South Orange, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to South Orange, NJ trains for today, Saturday, May 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
90 Palmetto | 7:53 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h10 | 11:03 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
90 Palmetto | 7:53 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h55 | 10:48 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
128 Northeast Regional | 9:21 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h05 | 12:26 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 10:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h45 | 4:45 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 17 | |||||
![]() | 2:00 AM Washington, DC | 6h45 | 8:45 AM South Orange, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Washington, DC to South Orange, NJ by train, bus, or flight
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to South Orange, NJ
Trains from Washington, DC to South Orange, NJ run on average 53 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€35) but you can travel from only $41 (€33) by bus.
There are 52 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 195 miles (314 km) distance in 2h 54m.
Distance 195 miles (314 km) |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€35) |
Trains per day 53 |
Direct trains 52 |
Fastest train 2h 54m |
First train 4:26 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to South Orange, NJ trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and South Orange, NJ from $41 (€33). 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 South Orange, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to South Orange, 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 South Orange, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to South Orange, 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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