There are 10 ways to get from East Rutherford to Stafford by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Lead to 2train Fredericksburg Line
6h 20m$73–164Bus via Newark, Penn Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Pennsylvania Ave Nw @ 10th St NW to Route 630 Commuter Lotbus 943
8h 43m$46–75Bus
- Take the bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 160 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus
- Take the bus from 14th St @ Independence Ave SW to Route 630 Commuter Lotbus 541 / ...
8h 17m$76–130Drive 268.6 mi
- Drive from East Rutherford to Staffordcar 268.6 mi
4h 58m$49–71Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
- Take the bus from Pentagon Metro to Route 630 Commuter Lotbus
5h 7m$935–1,649Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
- Take the bus from Pentagon Metro to Route 630 Commuter Lotbus
5h 28m$107–638Bus to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
- Take the bus from Pentagon Metro to Route 630 Commuter Lotbus
5h 39m$931–1,647Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus
- 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 Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Take the bus from 14th St @ Independence Ave SW to Route 630 Commuter Lotbus
6h$476–1,549Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus
- Take the bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- 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 Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Take the bus from 14th St @ Independence Ave SW to Route 630 Commuter Lotbus
6h 23m$83–488Bus to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane HPN - DCA
- Take the bus from Pentagon Metro to Route 630 Commuter Lotbus
7h 33m$144–861
East Rutherford to Stafford by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from East Rutherford to Stafford is to bus via Newark, Penn Station which costs $45 - $75 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from East Rutherford to Stafford is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from East Rutherford to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Paterson Ave At Grove St and arriving at Route 630 Commuter Lot via New York, N Capitol St NW+G Pl NE and 14th St @ Independence Ave SW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from East Rutherford station to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at 2 via Lead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between East Rutherford and Stafford is 274 miles. The road distance is 270.1 miles.
The best way to get from East Rutherford to Stafford without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from East Rutherford to Stafford, including transfers.
East Rutherford to Stafford bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Paterson Ave At Grove St station.
East Rutherford to Stafford train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from East Rutherford to Stafford is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $70 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between East Rutherford, NJ, USA and Stafford, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hackensack St 340'S Of Paterson Ave to Stafford via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, Washington Union Station, Lead, and 2 in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Route 630 Commuter Lot via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Washington, N Capitol St NW+G Pl NE, 7 St SW+Independence Av SW, and 14th St @ Independence Ave SW in around 8h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
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
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–21
Bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–21
Bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–21
Bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–21
Bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–21
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Booking & Getting There
East Rutherford to Stafford bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
East Rutherford to Stafford train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Rutherford to Stafford is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from East Rutherford to Stafford.
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