The cheapest and fastest trains from West Windsor Township, NJ to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$153
Fastest journey
2 h 39 m
Average duration
3 h 10 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from West Windsor Township, NJ to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from West Windsor Township, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around $153 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 5 trains that leave West Windsor Township, NJ for Washington, DC on Mon, May 18, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct trains cover the 259 km distance in an average of 3 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 39 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest trains will take 4 h 44 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.
111 Northeast Regional5:43 AM2h43Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ8:26 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$441One-way0 transfers
129 Northeast Regional5:19 PM2h43Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ8:02 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1691One-way0 transfers
79 Carolinian8:07 AM3h02Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ11:09 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1691One-way0 transfers
641 Keystone Service · 185 Northeast Regional8:13 AM4h44Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ12:57 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1701One-way1 transfer
131 Northeast Regional1:06 PM2h39Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ3:45 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2121One-way0 transfers
131 Northeast Regional1:06 PM2h39Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ3:45 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2121One-way0 transfers
111 Northeast Regional5:43 AM2h43Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ8:26 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$441One-way0 transfers
129 Northeast Regional5:19 PM2h43Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ8:02 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1691One-way0 transfers
79 Carolinian8:07 AM3h02Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ11:09 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1691One-way0 transfers
641 Keystone Service · 185 Northeast Regional8:13 AM4h44Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ12:57 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1701One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for West Windsor Township, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from West Windsor Township, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. 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 $50, and a flight costs an average of $217.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$205 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $239 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from West Windsor Township, NJ to Washington, DC:
A bus is $153 (€124) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from West Windsor Township, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $205 (€165).
A bus is $187 (€151) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from West Windsor Township, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $239 (€193).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 49m.
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
You'll arrive about 33m sooner (2h 49m by train vs 3h 22m by car). Tickets start at around $205 (€165) compared to roughly $37 (€30) 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
West Windsor Township, NJ to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for West Windsor Township, NJ to Washington, DC trains for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
165 Northeast Regional | 9:00 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 2h40 | 11:40 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 18 | |||||
111 Northeast Regional | 5:43 AM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 2h43 | 8:26 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 8:07 AM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 3h02 | 11:09 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
641 Keystone Service · 185 Northeast Regional | 8:13 AM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 4h44 | 12:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
131 Northeast Regional | 1:06 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 2h39 | 3:45 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
129 Northeast Regional | 5:19 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 2h43 | 8:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from West Windsor Township, NJ to Washington, DC
Trains from West Windsor Township, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $84 (€68) but you can travel from only $50 (€40) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 160 miles (259 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 160 miles (259 km) |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $84 (€68) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 40m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 11:09 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from West Windsor Township, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between West Windsor Township, NJ and Washington, DC from $50 (€40). 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 Windsor Township, NJ to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from West Windsor Township, 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 Windsor Township, NJ to Washington, DC
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available with standard spaces and accessible spaces managed by West Windsor Parking Authority.
- PJ's Pancake House
- Metro North
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Hyatt Regency Princeton
- Residence Inn by Marriott Princeton at Carnegie Center
- The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for NJ Transit and Amtrak services
- Bus: NJ Transit Bus 600, 605, 606
- 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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