The average train between Edison and Washington DC takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Edison to Washington DC. 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 hourly between Edison and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edison is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Metropark and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 34m • 2 changes


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2h 59m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Edison to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Edison station and arriving at Washington DC station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Edison to Washington DC train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metropark Amtrak Station.
Edison to Washington DC train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Edison and Washington DC is 288.1 km. The road distance is 334 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Amtrak Acela also services this route 4 times a day.