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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$73 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Trenton, NJ take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 37m.
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
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.
JP Comfort Travel 3858970 14090733:00 PM3h35Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)6:35 PMHamilton Township, Woodrow Wilson Service Area, NJ$491One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
JP Comfort Travel 3858970 14090733:00 PM3h35Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)6:35 PMHamilton Township, Woodrow Wilson Service Area, NJ$491One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA54741:39 PM1h09Ronald Reagan National Airport2:48 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$4121One-way0 transfers
Other options
160 Northeast Regional5:20 AM2h21Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:41 AMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$1601One-way0 transfers
162 Northeast Regional6:20 AM2h27Washington Union Station, Washington, DC8:47 AMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$1601One-way0 transfers
164 Northeast Regional9:10 AM2h23Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:33 AMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$2001One-way0 transfers
Gold Line, Inc. (Martz) DOT # 120818 MC # 1084528:30 AM3h35Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)12:05 PMHamilton Township, Woodrow Wilson Service Area, NJ$491One-way0 transfers
AA54065:00 PM1h14Ronald Reagan National Airport6:14 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$4121One-way0 transfers
AA1550 · AA27646:00 AM3h49Ronald Reagan National Airport9:49 AMPhiladelphia International Airport$4221One-way1 transfer
AA2953 · AA21898:22 PM3h53Dulles International Airport12:15 AMPhiladelphia International Airport$4221One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Trenton, NJ take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 37m.
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Trenton, NJ by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Trenton, NJ by bus.
- 17 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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