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There are 8 ways to get from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to New Jersey by plane, train, tram, bus or car

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Fly to Newark  •  1h 55m

  1. Fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to Newark (EWR) DCA - EWR

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Train  •  3h 19m

  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station Acela / ...

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Fly to New York La Guardia, train  •  2h 36m

  1. Fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to New York La Guardia (LGA) DCA - LGA
  2. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Station
  3. Take the train from 33rd Street to Journal Square

Fly to New York JFK, train  •  2h 26m

  1. Fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to New York JFK (JFK) DCA - JFK
  2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
  3. Take the train from 33rd Street to Journal Square

Fly to Philadelphia, line 36 tram  •  3h 4m

  1. Fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to Philadelphia (PHL) DCA - PHL
  2. Take the line 36 tram from Elmwood Loop to 13th St

Bus  •  5h 31m

  1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station Greyhound US0670 / ...

Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal  •  6h 27m

  1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown FlixBus 2601 / ...

Drive  •  3h 58m

  1. Drive from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark 222.4 miles

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to New Jersey by subway and train

253 Weekly Services
3h 19m Average Duration
$12 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to New Jersey is to bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal which costs $25 - $90 and takes 6h 27m.

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The fastest way to get from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to New Jersey is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $100 - $440.

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No, there is no direct train from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to New Jersey station. However, there are services departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

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The distance between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and New Jersey is 206 miles. The road distance is 222.4 miles.

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The best way to get from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to New Jersey without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $12 - $490.

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It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to New Jersey, including transfers.

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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to New Jersey train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

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The best way to get from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to New Jersey is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $100 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $490 and takes 3h 19m, you could also bus, which costs $21 - $80 and takes 5h 31m.

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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to New Jersey train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to New Jersey is 222 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to New Jersey.

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  • Distance: 205.7 miles
  • Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, VA, USA and New Jersey, USA?

United Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Elizabeth every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $50 - $480 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

Airlines
American Airlines
Website
aa.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York La Guardia
Ave. Duration
1h 13m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $450
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York La Guardia via Philadelphia
Ave. Duration
3h 15m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
$120 - $450
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York JFK
Ave. Duration
1h 22m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$100 - $460
Flights from Reagan Washington to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Every day
Estimated price
$260 - $650
United Airlines
Website
united.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to Newark
Ave. Duration
1h 33m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$110 - $450
Delta
Website
delta.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York La Guardia
Ave. Duration
1h 16m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$100 - $390
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York JFK
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$95 - $380
JetBlue Airways
Website
jetblue.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York JFK
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$95 - $700
Train operators
Long Island Rail Road
Phone
+1-718-217-5477
Website
new.mta.info
Train from Woodside to New York Penn Station
Ave. Duration
11 min
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
$3 - $11
Website
https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
Schedules at
https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
Peak
$3 - $11
Off-Peak
$3 - $5
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
Ave. Duration
19 min
Frequency
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price
$3 - $12
Website
https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
Schedules at
https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
Peak
$3 - $12
Off-Peak
$4 - $7
PATH
Phone
+1 800 234-7284
Website
panynj.gov
Train from 33rd Street to Journal Square
Ave. Duration
25 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
$1 - $3
Website
https://www.panynj.gov/path/en/index.html
Senior 65+
$2
Adult
$3
Amtrak Acela

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 Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
Ave. Duration
2h 30m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$50 - $480
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Business Seat - Child 2-12
$24 - $180
Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
$45 - $320
Business Seat - Adult
$50 - $350
First Class - Child 2-12
$85 - $280
First Class - Senior Citizens
$160 - $490
First Class - Adult
$160 - $480
Amtrak Northeast Regional

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.

Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
Ave. Duration
3h 2m
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
$11 - $110
Reserved Coach Seat
$30 - $220
Business Class Seat
$100 - $250
Amtrak

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 Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
Ave. Duration
3h 30m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$9 - $110
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$9 - $40
Child Coach - short notice
$24 - $35
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$20 - $65
Child Business Class - short notice
$22 - $70
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$28 - $55
Business Seat - advance purchase
$40 - $130
Business Seat - short notice
$45 - $120
Coach Seat - short notice
$25 - $110
Bus operators
Greyhound USA

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.

Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
Phone
+1 214-849-8100
Email
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website
greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
Ave. Duration
3h 50m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$23 - $65
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
Flixbus USA
Phone
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website
flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
Ave. Duration
4h 5m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$19 - $75
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$19 - $75
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
Ave. Duration
4h 25m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
$20 - $75
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$20 - $75

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