There are 9 ways to get from Avenel to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
3h 32m$113–193Drive 204.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Avenel to Washingtoncar 204.2 mi
3h 50m$37–53Bus
- Take the bus from St Georges Ave At Remsen Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 115
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
6h 7m$65–125Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
2h 57m$922–1,428Bus via Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from St Georges Ave At Remsen Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 115
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
6h 44m$60–105Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Avenel to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
3h 46m$917–1,235Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Avenel to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
3h 54m$96–669Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 44m$404–1,031Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Avenel to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LGA - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 52m$78–522
Avenel to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Avenel to Washington is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Avenel to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $900 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Avenel to Washington. However, there are services departing from St Georges Ave At Remsen Ave and arriving at Washington via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Avenel to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Avenel and arriving at Washington Union Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Avenel and Washington is 227 miles. The road distance is 205.4 miles.
The best way to get from Avenel to Washington without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Avenel to Washington, including transfers.
Avenel to Washington bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from St Georges Ave At Remsen Ave station.
Avenel to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Avenel to Washington is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $110 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 6h 7m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,500 and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Avenel, NJ, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Georges Ave At Remsen Ave to Washington via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 6h 7m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Avenel to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–16
Train from Avenel to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–16
Train from Avenel to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–16
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from St Georges Ave At Remsen Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–30
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $10–30
Bus from St Georges Ave At Remsen Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–30
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $10–30
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Avenel to Washington bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Avenel to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avenel to Washington is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Avenel to Washington.
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