The average train between Washington and Raritan takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington to Raritan. 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 5 times a day between Washington and Raritan. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Raritan at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 11m • 1 change

3h 59m • 1 change

4h 1m • 1 change

4h 15m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Washington to Raritan. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Raritan station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Washington to Raritan train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Raritan train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Raritan station.
The distance between Washington and Raritan is 277 km. The road distance is 389 km.
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Raritan via Newark Penn Station in around 4h 8m.