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

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There are 11 ways to get from New Brunswick to Washington DC 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 New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    3h 15m
    $62–124

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    4h 15m
    $34–54

  3. Drive 192 mi

    1. Drive from New Brunswick to Washington DCcar car 192 mi
    3h 51m
    $35–51

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

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick 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
    3h 35m
    $925–1,733

  5. Train via Trenton (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    3h 57m
    $60–127

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Suburban Stationtrain train Tre
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus bus Washington
    6h 31m
    $51–127

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane EWR - 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 12m
    $624–1,532

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

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick 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 45m
    $920–2,539

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

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LGA - DCA
    5h 18m
    $89–587

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

    1. Take the train from Trenton 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
    5h 15m
    $68–422

  11. Train, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Jersey Ave. to Trenton Transit Centertrain train
    2. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PHL - DCA
    4h 59m
    $94–643

New Brunswick to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between New Brunswick, NJ, USA and Washington DC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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