There are 8 ways to get from Metuchen to Washington by train, bus, car, plane or subway
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Train • 3h 31m
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Bus • 5h 1m
Train, bus • 5h 36m
Drive • 3h 37m
Metuchen to Washington by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metuchen to Washington is to bus which costs $19 - $75 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Metuchen to Washington is to train and fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $110 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Metuchen to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Main St At Rt-27 and arriving at Washington Union Station via New Brunswick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Metuchen and arriving at Washington Union Station via Metropark Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Metuchen and Washington is 204 miles. The road distance is 202.7 miles.
The best way to get from Metuchen to Washington without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $10 - $480.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Metuchen to Washington, including transfers.
Metuchen to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Brunswick station.
Metuchen to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Metropark Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Metuchen to Washington is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $10 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $75 and takes 5h 1m.
- Distance: 203.8 miles
- Duration: 3h 31m
What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $30 - $220 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $18 - $70 and the journey takes 3h 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark to Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $450
Flights from Newark to Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $550
Flights from Newark to Washington Dulles via Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $450
Flights from New York La Guardia to Reagan Washington via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $450
Flights from New York JFK to Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $420
Flights from New York JFK to Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $390
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from New York JFK to Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95 - $700
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30 - $220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $10 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $30 - $220
- Business Class Seat
- $100 - $250
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14 - $200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $1 - $100
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $14 - $200
- Business Class Seat
- $50 - $150
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $470
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $23 - $170
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $40 - $300
- Business Seat - Adult
- $45 - $340
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $80 - $270
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $150 - $470
- First Class - Adult
- $160 - $470
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19 - $340
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $9 - $110
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $18 - $190
- Business Seat - Adult
- $19 - $210
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $30 - $130
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $65 - $280
- First Class - Adult
- $65 - $340
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8 - $110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $8 - $35
- Child Coach - short notice
- $23 - $35
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $19 - $65
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $21 - $65
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $27 - $55
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $40 - $130
- Business Seat - short notice
- $45 - $120
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $24 - $110
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1 - $65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $1 - $16
- Child Coach - short notice
- $7 - $19
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $10 - $35
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $12 - $40
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $11 - $25
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $23 - $75
- Business Seat - short notice
- $28 - $55
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $6 - $65
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7 - $11
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $3 - $5
- Adult
- $7 - $11
Train from Metuchen to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13 - $17
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $10 - $12
- Adult Airport
- $13 - $17
Train from Metuchen to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6 - $10
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $3 - $5
- Adult
- $6 - $10
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7 - $8
- Website
- http://www.septa.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www5.septa.org/travel/routes/
- Phone
- +1 202-637-7000
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- after 9:30 p.m. and weekend fare
- $2
- Senior / Disabled
- $2 - $4
- standard fare
- $3 - $6
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18 - $70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $18 - $70
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- inquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8 - $40
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
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Metuchen to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Metuchen to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metuchen to Washington is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Metuchen to Washington.
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