The average train between Cranford and Washington takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Cranford to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Cranford and Washington. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cranford is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 44m • 1 change

3h 3m • 1 change

3h 23m • 1 change

3h 25m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Cranford to Washington. However, there are services departing from Cranford station and arriving at Washington station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Cranford to Washington train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Cranford to Washington train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Cranford and Washington is 305.2 km. The road distance is 360 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $29–290 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Two other operators also service this route.