There are 11 ways to get from Edison to Herndon by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, subway, or bus
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 Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 35m$51–713Drive 216.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edison to Herndoncar 216.5 mi
3h 58m$40–58Bus
- Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus Washington
6h 2m$42–81Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Edison Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
3h 37m$467–1,534Train, subway
- Take the train from Edison Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Herndon, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
5h 44m$42–116Train, bus
- Take the train from Edison Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Suburban Stationtrain Tre
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus
8h 10m$50–126Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway, line 950 bus
- Take the train from Edison Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from Reston Town Center Metro Bay L to Elden St @ Monroe Stbus
4h 10m$929–1,637Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Edison Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane JFK - IAD
4h 33m$1,021–1,240Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Edison Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LGA - IAD
5h 20m$75–488Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Take the train from Edison Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
5h 51m$102–641Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
4h 59m$974–1,819
Edison to Herndon by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edison to Herndon is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Edison to Herndon is to train and fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $460 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Edison to Herndon. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick and arriving at Herndon Pkwy @ Van Buren St via Washington Union Station and Dulles Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Edison station to Herndon. However, there are services departing from Edison Station and arriving at Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform via Metropark Amtrak Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Edison and Herndon is 231 miles. The road distance is 217.8 miles.
The best way to get from Edison to Herndon without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $50 - $750.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Edison to Herndon, including transfers.
Edison to Herndon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Brunswick station.
Edison to Herndon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Metropark Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Edison to Herndon is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $50 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Edison, Middlesex County, NJ, USA and Herndon, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $45–120 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Amtrak Acela also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Brunswick to Herndon Pkwy @ Van Buren St via Washington Union Station, Dulles - Kiss & Fly, and Dulles Airport in around 6h 2m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
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 Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Edison to Herndon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Edison to Herndon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edison to Herndon is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Edison to Herndon.
There are 264+ hotels available in Herndon.







