How to travel from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ

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 train with an average price of $37.

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

A train is $0.81 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ costing on average $38.

A train is $346 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ costing on average $383.

The fastest way to travel from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ is by train with an average journey time of 2h 58m.

Other travel options to Trenton, NJ take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 18m.

Bus takes on average 4h 3m.

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 39 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 Greyhound to go to Trenton, NJ by bus.
• Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Trenton, NJ by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
• 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Trenton, NJ to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Trenton, NJ, you can explore the bustling Trenton Farmers Market for local produce and crafts, catch a game at Trenton Thunder Ballpark or Arm & Hammer Park, and enjoy a day at Cadwalader Park. Discover art at Artworks Trenton and visit the New Jersey State Museum for diverse exhibits. For history enthusiasts, the Old Barracks Museum and William Trent House Museum offer insights into colonial times, while the Trenton Battle Monument commemorates a key Revolutionary War event. Don't miss the Grounds For Sculpture, a vast outdoor park with contemporary art.

To explore Trenton, NJ, and experience its main attractions like the New Jersey State Museum, Old Barracks Museum, and Grounds for Sculpture, a 1 to 2-day visit is typically sufficient.