How much is the train ticket from Trenton to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Trenton to Washington start from R 225. The average price for this train route is around R 2 222. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Trenton to Washington?

The average train journey time from Trenton to Washington is 2h 32m, covering a distance of 243 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 14m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Trenton to Washington route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 20 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Trenton to Washington?

The earliest train from Trenton to Washington departs at 00:20. And the latest train departs at 22:41.

Train Trenton to Washington from R 191 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Trenton to Washington on 12 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:09	Trenton Transit Center	3h 51m	03:00	Union Station	Cheapest
14:43	Trenton Transit Center	2h 19m	17:02	Union Station	Fastest
05:53	Trenton Transit Center	2h 29m	08:22	Union Station	No tags
05:53	Trenton Transit Center	2h 29m	08:22	Union Station	No tags
06:56	Trenton Transit Center	2h 31m	09:27	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Trenton to Washington on 13 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:03	Trenton Transit Center	2h 34m	21:37	Union Station	Cheapest
13:48	Trenton Transit Center	2h 24m	16:12	Union Station	Fastest
00:22	Trenton Transit Center	6h 7m	06:29	Union Station	No tags
00:22	Trenton Transit Center	6h 7m	06:29	Union Station	No tags
06:56	Trenton Transit Center	2h 31m	09:27	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:58 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Trenton to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 085, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 30mAverage duration

245 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 085 - R 1 085	Average duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 225 - R 11 096	Average duration2h 32m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 638 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5638 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 225

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Trenton, NJ, US to Washington, DC, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Trenton to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Trenton to Washington start from R 225. The average price for this train route is around R 2 222. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Trenton to Washington?
The average train journey time from Trenton to Washington is 2h 32m, covering a distance of 243 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 14m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Trenton to Washington route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 20 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Trenton to Washington?
The earliest train from Trenton to Washington departs at 00:20. And the latest train departs at 22:41.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

R 485

10/12

R 294

Today

R 398

12/12

R 398

13/12

R 485

14/12

R 294

15/12

R 191

16/12

R 191

The cheapest trip from Trenton, NJ, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 191

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Trenton, NJ, US to Washington, DC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 191 to R 10 701 for a train ticket from Trenton, NJ, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 191, which is on 2025-12-15.