There are 10 ways to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to New Brunswick by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New Brunswicktrain
2h 15m$920–1,666Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
4h 59m$34–56Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane IAD - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New Brunswicktrain
4h 12m$466–1,536Train via Washington Union Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 5m$60–136Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain
3h 11m$102–687Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain
3h$925–1,763Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane DCA - HPN
- Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain
5h 35m$113–683Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to New Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 20m$62–133Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to New Brunswick197.7 mi
3h 45mDrive 197.7 mi
- Drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to New Brunswickcar 197.7 mi
3h 45m$37–53
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to New Brunswick by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to New Brunswick is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to New Brunswick is to fly and train which takes 2h 15m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) station to New Brunswick. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at New Brunswick via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to New Brunswick station. However, there are services departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia and arriving at New Brunswick Amtrak Station via Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and New Brunswick is 221 miles. The road distance is 198.8 miles.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to New Brunswick without a car is to train via Washington Union Station which takes 4h 5m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to New Brunswick, including transfers.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to New Brunswick bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to New Brunswick train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to New Brunswick is to train via Washington Union Station which takes 4h 5m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), USA and New Brunswick, NJ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick twice daily. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $17–21
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $17–21
Train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to New Brunswick Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to New Brunswick bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Brunswick station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to New Brunswick train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Brunswick Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to New Brunswick is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to New Brunswick.
There are 229+ hotels available in New Brunswick.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and New Brunswick. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.