How much is the train ticket from Washington to Trenton?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Trenton start at $19. The average price for this train route is around $79. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Washington to Trenton?

The average train trip from Washington to Trenton takes 2h 26m and covers 243 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 16m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Washington to Trenton route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 19 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Washington to Trenton departs at 5:00am. The latest train departs at 9:15pm.

Train Washington to Trenton from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Washington to Trenton on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:15pm	Union Station	2h 20m	11:35pm	Trenton Transit Center	Cheapest
Train	7:30am	Union Station	2h 18m	9:48am	Trenton Transit Center	Fastest
Train	5:25am	Union Station	2h 21m	7:46am	Trenton Transit Center	No tags
Train	5:25am	Union Station	2h 21m	7:46am	Trenton Transit Center	No tags
Train	6:20am	Union Station	2h 27m	8:47am	Trenton Transit Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 10:23 PM EST.

Get from Washington to Trenton

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 2 hours 26 minutes, and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19train per day

2h 26mAverage Duration

243 kmDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,618 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5618 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 WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $19

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

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

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

How much is the train ticket from Washington to Trenton?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Trenton start at $19. The average price for this train route is around $79. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Washington to Trenton?
The average train trip from Washington to Trenton takes 2h 26m and covers 243 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 16m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Trenton route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 19 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Trenton?
The earliest train from Washington to Trenton departs at 5:00am. The latest train departs at 9:15pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11-29

$105

11-30

$105

Today

$49

12-02

$25

12-03

$16

12-04

$16

12-05

$16

12-06

$16

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Trenton, NJ, US was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $1,399 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Trenton, NJ, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-12-03.