How much does a train ticket cost from Washington to Trenton?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Trenton start from £11. The average price for this train route is around £43. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Washington to Trenton?

The average train journey time from Washington to Trenton is 2h 26m, covering a distance of 151 miles. The fastest 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 run on 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 05:00. And the latest train departs at 21:15.

Train Washington to Trenton from £9 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Washington to Trenton on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:20	Union Station	2h 29m	19:49	Trenton Transit Center	No tags
Train	18:10	Union Station	2h 26m	20:36	Trenton Transit Center	No tags
Train	19:57	Union Station	2h 24m	22:21	Trenton Transit Center	No tags
Train	20:25	Union Station	2h 33m	22:58	Trenton Transit Center	No tags
Train	21:10	Union Station	2h 22m	23:32	Trenton Transit Center	No tags

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 £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19train per day

2h 26mAverage duration

151 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,611 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5611 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 £11

US train 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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Washington to Trenton?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Trenton start from £11. The average price for this train route is around £43. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Trenton?
The average train journey time from Washington to Trenton is 2h 26m, covering a distance of 151 miles. The fastest 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 run on 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 05:00. And the latest train departs at 21:15.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

26/11

£108

27/11

£22

Today

£14

29/11

£57

30/11

£165

01/12

£27

02/12

£14

03/12

£9

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Trenton, NJ, US was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £9

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 £9 to £756 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 £9, which is on 2025-12-03.