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Trip Overview

The average bus between New Jersey and Washington DC takes 5h 6m and the fastest bus takes 4h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from New Jersey 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.

5h 6m
Duration
220 mi
Distance
$50
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

New Jersey to Washington DC bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between New Jersey and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 1:50 AM at night, and the last departure from New Jersey is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 2:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 53m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 3m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 23m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 16m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 14m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 8m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 18m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 11m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 19m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 18m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 11m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 19m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 16m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 14m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 8m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 14m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 11m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 11m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 18m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 11m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 19m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New Jersey to Washington DC? 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 New Jersey to Washington DC.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 219.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Washington DC, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a day.

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