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Compare bus, train, 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 $26. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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$75 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ
How to get from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional3:20 AM3h05Washington Union Station, Washington, DC6:25 AMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$321One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional3:20 AM3h05Washington Union Station, Washington, DC6:25 AMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$321One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AA56365:22 PM1h14Ronald Reagan National Airport6:36 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$6151One-way0 transfers
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130 Northeast Regional6:30 AM2h30Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:00 AMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$851One-way0 transfers
172 Northeast Regional7:06 AM2h31Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:37 AMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$1211One-way0 transfers
198 Northeast Regional9:15 PM2h29Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:44 PMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$1211One-way0 transfers
6076 AMTRAK · 170 Northeast Regional3:20 AM4h07Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:27 AMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$751One-way1 transfer
UA46178:35 AM1h19Dulles International Airport9:54 AMPhiladelphia International Airport$6151One-way0 transfers
UA43941:05 PM1h15Dulles International Airport2:20 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$6151One-way0 transfers
AA56011:45 PM1h15Ronald Reagan National Airport3:00 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$6151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ costing on average $75 (€60).
A bus is $402 (€321) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ costing on average $447 (€357).
Other travel options to Trenton, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 26m.
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
- Around 24 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 bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ.
- Flights mostly depart from Dulles International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station) and arrive in Hamilton Township, Woodrow Wilson Service Area, NJ.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Trenton, NJ by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Trenton, NJ by bus.
- 18 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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