There are 10 ways to get from Monmouth County to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, train, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Red Bank to Newark Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
4h 58m$115–214Drive 197.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monmouth County to Washingtoncar 197.2 mi
3h 47m$36–52Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
7h 17m$37–68Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Freehold Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
4h 55m$105–707Bus via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Ppa Bus Terminalbus 317
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
9h 2m$61–147Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Freehold Center to Terminal Bbus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
4h 41m$907–1,723Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Red Bank to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
5h 22m$919–1,846Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Freehold Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LGA - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 55m$87–530Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Freehold Center to Terminal Bbus
- 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
5h 31m$449–1,726Train, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Red Bank to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
6h 2m$975–1,928
Monmouth County to Washington by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Monmouth County to Washington is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Monmouth County to Washington is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Monmouth County to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Rt-537 At Rt 34# and arriving at Washington Union Station via Freehold Center, Us-9 At Fairway Lane and New Brunswick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Monmouth County to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Red Bank and arriving at Washington Union Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Monmouth County and Washington is 254 miles. The road distance is 198.4 miles.
The best way to get from Monmouth County to Washington without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Monmouth County to Washington, including transfers.
Monmouth County to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Brunswick station.
Monmouth County to Washington train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Red Bank station.
The best way to get from Monmouth County to Washington is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $110 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Monmouth County, NJ, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
You can take a bus from Brookdale College to Washington Union Station via Red Bank Rail Station, Red Bank, and Newark Penn Station in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Red Bank to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–19
Train from Red Bank to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–22
Train from Red Bank to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–19
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Freehold Center to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $12–40
Bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Ppa Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–28
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–28
Bus from Freehold Center to Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $5–17
Bus from Freehold Center to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $12–40
Bus from Freehold Center to Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $5–17
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- OurBus
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Booking & Getting There
Monmouth County to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Monmouth County to Washington train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monmouth County to Washington is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Monmouth County to Washington.
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