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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 $11.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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$74 Average price | $44 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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How to get from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ by train, bus or flight.
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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.

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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ:
A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ costing on average $25 (€20).
A train is $205 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Trenton, NJ costing on average $216 (€175).
Other travel options to Trenton, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 18m.
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
- 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 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 Greyhound to go to Trenton, NJ by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Trenton, NJ by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 18 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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