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Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $12.

Distance: 152 miles (245 km)

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$73

Average price

$51

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$45

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2h 56m

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2h 26m

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4h 3m

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3h 33m

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3h 6m

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The cheapest way to travel from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ is a bus with an average price of $51 (€42).

This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ:

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ costing on average $73 (€60).

A bus is $432 (€354) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ costing on average $483 (€395).

The fastest way to travel from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ is by train with an average journey time of 2h 26m.

Other travel options to Trenton, NJ take longer:

Flight takes on average 2h 37m.

Bus takes on average 3h 33m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Washington, DC and Trenton, NJ including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ among Omio's users.

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from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ

How to get from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • OurBusJP Comfort Travel 3858970 1409073
    3:00 PM3h35
    Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)
    6:35 PMHamilton Township, Woodrow Wilson Service Area, NJ
    $491One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • OurBusJP Comfort Travel 3858970 1409073
    3:00 PM3h35
    Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)
    6:35 PMHamilton Township, Woodrow Wilson Service Area, NJ
    $491One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • psa airlinesAA5474
    1:39 PM1h09
    Ronald Reagan National Airport
    2:48 PMPhiladelphia International Airport
    $4121One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak160 Northeast Regional
    5:20 AM2h21
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    7:41 AMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
    $1601One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak162 Northeast Regional
    6:20 AM2h27
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    8:47 AMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
    $1601One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak164 Northeast Regional
    9:10 AM2h23
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    11:33 AMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
    $2001One-way
    0 transfers
  • OurBusGold Line, Inc. (Martz) DOT # 120818 MC # 108452
    8:30 AM3h35
    Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)
    12:05 PMHamilton Township, Woodrow Wilson Service Area, NJ
    $491One-way
    0 transfers
  • psa airlinesAA5406
    5:00 PM1h14
    Ronald Reagan National Airport
    6:14 PMPhiladelphia International Airport
    $4121One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA1550 · AA2764
    6:00 AM3h49
    Ronald Reagan National Airport
    9:49 AMPhiladelphia International Airport
    $4221One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA2953 · AA2189
    8:22 PM3h53
    Dulles International Airport
    12:15 AMPhiladelphia International Airport
    $4221One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ

Travel to Trenton, NJ easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ.

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There are 3 options to travel between Washington, DC and Trenton, NJ including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ is a bus with an average price of $51 (€42).

This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ:

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ costing on average $73 (€60).

A bus is $432 (€354) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ costing on average $483 (€395).

The fastest way to travel from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ is by train with an average journey time of 2h 26m.

Other travel options to Trenton, NJ take longer:

Flight takes on average 2h 37m.

Bus takes on average 3h 33m.

The distance from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ is approximately 152 miles (245 km).
The average frequency per day from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ is:
  • Around 31 flights per day.
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and Trenton, NJ as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dulles International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ.
  • Buses mostly depart from Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station) and arrive in Hamilton Township, Woodrow Wilson Service Area, NJ.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Trenton, NJ by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound to go to Trenton, NJ by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ:
  • 17 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Boston, MA, New Carrollton, MD, Philadelphia, PA, New Rochelle, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Trenton, NJ and these popular destinations at a great price.
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