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

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There are 9 ways to get from Menlo Park to Washington DC by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, subway, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    3h 9m
    $48–691

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    5h 29m
    $36–63

  3. Drive 202.8 mi

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

  4. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    3h 28m
    $923–1,731

  5. 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
    3h 54m
    $462–1,530

  6. 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
    4h 28m
    $920–2,537

  7. 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 48m
    $94–585

  8. 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 24m
    $68–404

  9. 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 45m
    $920–1,782

Menlo Park to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar135Weekly Services
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

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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