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Trip Overview

The average train between Herndon and East Rutherford takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Herndon to East Rutherford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 19m
Duration
247 mi
Distance
$154
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Herndon to East Rutherford train times

Trains run hourly between Herndon and East Rutherford. The earliest departure is at 12:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Herndon is at 11:22 PM which arrives into East Rutherford at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 19m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 57m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 43m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit7h 13m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 2m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 19m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit8h 42m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 1m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 38m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 21m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 26m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 32m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 21m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 26m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 32m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 21m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 26m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 32m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 21m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 26m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 32m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 4m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Herndon to East Rutherford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Herndon to East Rutherford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 247.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Herndon, VA, USA and East Rutherford, NJ, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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