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

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There are 10 ways to get from South Amboy 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 Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    4h 9m
    $115–198

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    6h 4m
    $36–62

  3. Drive  199.7 mi

    1. Drive from South Amboy to Washington DCcar car 199.7 mi
    3h 53m
    $36–51

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

    1. Take the train from South Amboy 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 47m
    $926–1,434

  5. Train via Trenton

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Trenton to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    5h 3m
    $109–184

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rahway to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Suburban Stationtrain train Tre
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus bus
    7h 39m
    $54–147

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

    1. Take the train from South Amboy 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 10m
    $405–1,033

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

    1. Take the train from South Amboy 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 36m
    $920–1,240

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

    1. Take the train from South Amboy to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LGA - DCA
    4h 45m
    $99–674

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

    1. Take the train from South Amboy to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LGA - 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 18m
    $78–523

South Amboy to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar216Weekly Services
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between South Amboy, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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