There are 8 ways to get from Matawan to Washington DC by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberdeen-Matawan to Newark Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
4h 19m$55–147Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Aberdeen-Matawan to Newark Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
6h 26m$35–72Drive 198.8 mi
- Drive from Matawan to Washington DCcar 198.8 mi
3h 54m$37–53Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Aberdeen-Matawan to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
3h 45m$927–1,634Bus
- Take the bus from Rt-34 At Broad St# to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 133 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
6h 36m$69–131Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Aberdeen-Matawan to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- 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
4h 22m$466–1,533Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Aberdeen-Matawan to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
4h 45m$920–1,640Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Aberdeen-Matawan to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
4h 52m$94–624
Matawan to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matawan to Washington DC is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Matawan to Washington DC is to train and fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Matawan to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Rt-34 At Broad St# and arriving at 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW via New York and N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Matawan to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen-Matawan and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Newark Penn Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Matawan and Washington DC is 241 miles. The road distance is 200 miles.
The best way to get from Matawan to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $50 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Matawan to Washington DC, including transfers.
Matawan to Washington DC bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Rt-34 At Broad St# station.
Matawan to Washington DC train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Aberdeen-Matawan station.
The best way to get from Matawan to Washington DC is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $50 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Matawan, NJ, USA and Washington DC, USA?
You can take a train from Aberdeen-Matawan to Washington DC via Newark Penn Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rt-34 At Broad St# to Washington DC via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Washington, N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE, and 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW in around 6h 36m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Aberdeen-Matawan to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Aberdeen-Matawan to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Aberdeen-Matawan to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $17–21
Train from Aberdeen-Matawan to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $17–21
Train from Aberdeen-Matawan to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from Aberdeen-Matawan to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Matawan to Washington DC bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Matawan to Washington DC train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matawan to Washington DC is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Matawan to Washington DC.
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