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How to get fromMadison to Washington DCby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Madison to Washington DC by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    4h 18m
    $72–159

  2. Bus via Newark Broad St

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    5h 43m
    $37–84

  3. Drive 217.7 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Washington DCcar car 217.7 mi
    4h 19m
    $40–58

  4. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Madison to Newark Broad Sttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    4h 19m
    $907–1,722

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison, NJ to West 42nd Street & 8th Avenuebus bus Nj
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Stationbus bus New York
    5h 46m
    $78–135

  6. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Madison to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LGA - DCA
    4h 40m
    $84–572

  7. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Madison to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane JFK - DCA
    4h 42m
    $920–2,538

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane EWR - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 46m
    $606–1,521

  9. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Madison to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LGA - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 16m
    $58–371

  10. Bus, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the bus from Madison, NJ to NYC - 43th St & Madison Avebus bus
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    3. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane HPN - DCA
    6h 13m
    $140–720

Madison to Washington DC by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar238Weekly Services
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Madison, 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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h. Three other operators also service this route.

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