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Compare bus, train, and flight for West Freehold, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from West Freehold, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €100.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€42 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest | €157 Average price |
3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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West Freehold, NJ to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for West Freehold, NJ to Washington, DC trains for today, Monday, February 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
109 Northeast Regional | 11:09 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h52 | 2:01 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 Palmetto | 11:33 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 3h03 | 2:36 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 12:40 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 3h22 | 4:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 12:51 PM New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 3h11 | 4:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 1:07 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 2h55 | 4:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
101 Northeast Regional | 1:20 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h52 | 4:12 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
153 Northeast Regional | 1:40 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h53 | 4:33 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
155 Northeast Regional | 2:37 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 3h02 | 5:39 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
155 Northeast Regional | 2:46 PM New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 2h53 | 5:39 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
155 Northeast Regional | 3:00 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 2h39 | 5:39 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
143 Northeast Regional | 3:25 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h54 | 6:19 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2249 Acela | 3:34 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h28 | 6:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
127 Northeast Regional | 3:56 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 2h51 | 6:47 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 4:44 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h49 | 7:33 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
147 Northeast Regional | 6:25 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h47 | 9:12 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 6:49 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h52 | 9:41 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 7:40 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h49 | 10:29 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 8:41 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h47 | 11:28 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 9:41 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h51 | 12:32 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2255 Acela | 10:29 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h29 | 12:58 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
159 Northeast Regional | 10:40 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 3h03 | 1:43 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 11:40 PM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h57 | 2:37 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, February 17 | |||||
57 Vermonter | 12:33 AM Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 2h55 | 3:28 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from West Freehold, NJ to Washington, DC
Trains from West Freehold, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 29 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 28 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 172 miles (278 km) distance in 2h 46m.
Distance 172 miles (278 km) |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 28 |
Fastest train 2h 46m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Amtrak from West Freehold, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between West Freehold, NJ and Washington, DC from $25 (€20). 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 West Freehold, NJ to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from West Freehold, NJ to Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from West Freehold, NJ to Washington, DC
- 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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