There are 10 ways to get from North Plainfield to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
3h 42m$58–142Drive 206.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from North Plainfield to Washingtoncar 206.8 mi
3h 59m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Norwood Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
6h 10m$65–130Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Plainfield to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
3h 18m$922–1,637Bus via Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Norwood Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
6h 47m$50–100Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Norwood Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
4h 15m$93–633Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Plainfield to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
4h 12m$919–1,642Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Plainfield to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 18m$574–1,540Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Norwood Ave 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 14m$75–466Bus, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Norwood Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
- Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane HPN - DCA
6h 22m$135–856
North Plainfield to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from North Plainfield to Washington is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from North Plainfield to Washington is to train and fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from North Plainfield to Washington. However, there are services departing from Mountain Ave At Norwood Ave and arriving at Washington via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from North Plainfield to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Plainfield and arriving at Washington Union Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between North Plainfield and Washington is 230 miles. The road distance is 208 miles.
The best way to get from North Plainfield to Washington without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $55 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from North Plainfield to Washington, including transfers.
North Plainfield to Washington bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Mountain Ave At Norwood Ave station.
North Plainfield to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from North Plainfield to Washington is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $55 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between North Plainfield, NJ, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mountain Ave At Norwood Ave to Washington via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 6h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- 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
- $45–340
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
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
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Mountain Ave At Norwood Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–30
Bus from Mountain Ave At Norwood Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–30
Bus from Mountain Ave At Norwood Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–30
Bus from Mountain Ave At Norwood Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–30
Bus from Mountain Ave At Norwood Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–30
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Booking & Getting There
North Plainfield to Washington bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
North Plainfield to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Plainfield to Washington is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from North Plainfield to Washington.
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