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How to get fromMetuchen to Dale Cityby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus, or subway

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There are 11 ways to get from Metuchen to Dale City by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to Woodbridge Amtraktrain train Northeast Regional
    5h 48m
    $124–212

  2. Drive  227.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Metuchen to Dale Citycar car 227.3 mi
    4h 15m
    $42–60

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    7h 46m
    $47–70

  4. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 95 bus

    1. Take the train from Metuchen 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
    3. Take the bus from Franconia Springfield Metro Departures to Potomac Mills Rd @ Metro Plazabus bus
    4h 57m
    $937–1,446

  5. Train via Landover (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    5h 48m
    $116–195

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Suburban Stationtrain train Tre
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Virginia Ave @ 21st St NW to Dale Blvd @ Cherrydale Drbus bus 971
    9h 8m
    $62–134

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

    1. Take the train from Metuchen 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
    5h 48m
    $932–1,353

  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 Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 33m
    $475–1,743

  9. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 95 bus

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LGA - DCA
    4. Take the bus from Franconia Springfield Metro Departures to Potomac Mills Rd @ Metro Plazabus bus
    6h 30m
    $121–751

  10. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane JFK - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    6h 39m
    $1,110–1,180

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

    1. Take the train from Metuchen 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 Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    7h 14m
    $94–598

Metuchen to Dale City by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Dale City, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to Woodbridge Amtrak twice a week. Tickets cost $110–190 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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