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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 an average ticket price of DKK 356 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 356, while a flight costs an average of DKK 4,305.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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DKK 949 Average price | DKK 356 Average price Cheapest | DKK 4,305 Average price | DKK 294 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ
Compare the available ways to get from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ:
A bus is DKK 594 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ costing on average DKK 949.
A bus is DKK 3,949 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ costing on average DKK 4,305.
Other travel options to Trenton, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
Flight takes on average 6h 0m.
You'll arrive about 28m sooner (2h 38m by train vs 3h 6m by car). Tickets start at around DKK 949 compared to roughly DKK 294 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.
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.
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.
8:30 AM 4h05 Washington, DC 12:35 PM Trenton, NJ DKK 291 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:30 AM 4h05 Washington, DC 12:35 PM Trenton, NJ DKK 291 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:20 AM 3h05 Washington, DC 10:25 AM Trenton, NJ DKK 398 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:30 AM 8h05 Washington, DC 12:35 PM Trenton, NJ DKK 419 1 One-way 0 transfers3:30 AM 8h05 Washington, DC 11:35 AM Trenton, NJ DKK 464 1 One-way 0 transfers7:00 AM 3h37 Washington, DC 10:37 AM Trenton, NJ DKK 594 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ:
A bus is DKK 594 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ costing on average DKK 949.
A bus is DKK 3,949 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ costing on average DKK 4,305.
Other travel options to Trenton, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
Flight takes on average 6h 0m.
- Around 53 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 Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, psa airlines, Republic Airlines, piedmont airlines to go to Trenton, NJ by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Trenton, NJ by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Trenton, NJ by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with United, psa airlines.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 17 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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