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How to get fromMenlo Park to Washingtonby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or subway

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2h 49m
    $45–700

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    4h 54m
    $33–60

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Wilmingtontrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0305 / ...
    4h 43m
    $37–632

  4. Drive 202.8 mi

    1. Drive from Menlo Park to Washingtoncar car 202.8 mi
    3h 50m
    $37–54

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

    1. Take the train from Metropark to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    2h 54m
    $920–1,727

  6. 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3h 43m
    $462–1,530

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

    1. Take the train from Metropark 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
    3h 54m
    $917–2,533

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

    1. Take the train from Metropark to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LGA - DCA
    4h 14m
    $91–581

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

    1. Take the train from Metropark 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 12m
    $68–404

  10. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane PHL - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 33m
    $920–1,782

Menlo Park to Washington by train (Amtrak)

Calendar135Weekly Trains
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Menlo Park, NJ, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Amtrak Acela also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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