There are 10 ways to get from South Brunswick to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 6m$79–725Drive 184.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Brunswick to Washingtoncar 184.7 mi
3h 43m$34–49Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
5h 8m$56–79Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
3h 38m$964–1,779Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
3h 40m$1,001–1,379Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
4h 38m$128–719Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 29m$506–1,782Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
4h 39m$954–1,885Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 22m$1,003–1,282Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
- 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 38m$110–542
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Brunswick to Washington is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from South Brunswick to Washington is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $75 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from South Brunswick to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Rte 27 & Henderson Rd - Franklin Park and arriving at Washington Union Station via New Brunswick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from South Brunswick station to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between South Brunswick and Washington is 186 miles. The road distance is 185.8 miles.
The best way to get from South Brunswick to Washington without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $75 - $750.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from South Brunswick to Washington, including transfers.
South Brunswick to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Brunswick station.
South Brunswick to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from South Brunswick to Washington is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $75 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between South Brunswick, NJ, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from South Brunswick to Washington Union Station via Princeton Junction Amtrak Station and 30th Street Station in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $20–25
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $20–25
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
South Brunswick to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
South Brunswick to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Brunswick to Washington is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from South Brunswick to Washington.
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