There are 8 ways to get from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to New Jersey by plane, train, tram, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Newark • 1h 55m
Cheapest option
Train • 3h 19m
6 alternative options
Fly to New York La Guardia, train • 2h 36m
Fly to New York JFK, train • 2h 26m
Bus • 5h 31m
Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal • 6h 27m
Drive • 3h 58m
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to New Jersey by subway and train
Questions & Answers
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.
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.
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.
The distance between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and New Jersey is 206 miles. The road distance is 222.4 miles.
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.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to New Jersey, including transfers.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to New Jersey train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
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.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to New Jersey train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
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.
- 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.
- 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
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $450
- 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
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $700
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Tram from Elmwood Loop to 13th St
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4 - $6
- Website
- http://www.septa.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www5.septa.org/travel/routes/
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.
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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’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.
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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 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
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.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- 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/
- 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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