There are 10 ways to get from Garfield to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
3h 40m$60–150Drive 228.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Garfield to Washingtoncar 228.8 mi
4h 19m$42–61Bus
- Take the bus from Midland Ave At Outwater Lane to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 160
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
5h 48m$68–145Fly 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
3h 17m$923–1,636Bus via Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Midland Ave At Outwater Lane to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 160
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
6h 25m$43–100Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Plauderville to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
- Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
3h 45m$919–1,639Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Plauderville to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
- Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level 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
4h 6m$93–637Fly 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 5m$575–1,539Fly Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 3m$70–450Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Plauderville to Hobokentrain
- Take the train from Hoboken to 33rd Streettrain
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
- Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane HPN - DCA
6h 4m$119–783
Garfield to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Garfield to Washington is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Garfield to Washington is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Garfield to Washington. However, there are services departing from Midland Ave At Outwater Lane and arriving at Washington via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Garfield to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Plauderville and arriving at Washington Union Station via Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Garfield and Washington is 228 miles. The road distance is 230.2 miles.
The best way to get from Garfield to Washington without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $55 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Garfield to Washington, including transfers.
Garfield to Washington bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Midland Ave At Outwater Lane station.
Garfield to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Garfield to Washington is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $55 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 5h 48m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,700 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Garfield, 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 Midland Ave At Outwater Lane to Washington via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 5h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- 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
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Midland Ave At Outwater Lane to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
Bus from Midland Ave At Outwater Lane to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
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More Questions & Answers
Garfield to Washington bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Garfield to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Garfield to Washington is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Garfield to Washington.
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