The average train between Matawan and Washington DC takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Matawan 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 Matawan and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Matawan is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Matawan to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Matawan station and arriving at Washington DC station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Matawan to Washington DC train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Aberdeen-Matawan station.
Matawan to Washington DC train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Matawan and Washington DC is 293.7 km. The road distance is 389 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen-Matawan to Washington DC via Newark Penn Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 4h 54m.