What is the cheapest way to get from Union Station to New Jersey?

The cheapest way to get from Union Station to New Jersey is to bus which costs $45 - $120 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Union Station to New Jersey?

The fastest way to get from Union Station to New Jersey is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $65 - $140.

Is there a direct bus between Union Station and New Jersey?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Newark Penn Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Union Station and New Jersey?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Newark Penn Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Union Station to New Jersey?

The distance between Union Station and New Jersey is 214 miles. The road distance is 216.7 miles.

How do I travel from Union Station to New Jersey without a car?

The best way to get from Union Station to New Jersey without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $65 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Union Station to New Jersey?

The train from Washington Union Station to Newark, Penn Station takes 2h 42m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Union Station to New Jersey bus from?

Union Station to New Jersey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Union Station to New Jersey train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Union Station to New Jersey?

The best way to get from Union Station to New Jersey is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 4h, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,800 and takes 2h 53m.

Where does the Union Station to New Jersey bus arrive?

Union Station to New Jersey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Where does the Union Station to New Jersey train arrive?

Union Station to New Jersey train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Union Station to New Jersey?

Yes, the driving distance between Union Station to New Jersey is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Union Station to New Jersey.

How do I get a train ticket from Union Station to New Jersey?

Book your Union Station to New Jersey train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Union Station to New Jersey?

Book your Union Station to New Jersey bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near New Jersey?

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There are 7 ways to get from Union Station to New Jersey by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
2h 42m
$65–140
Drive 215.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Union Station to Newarkcar 215.5 mi
4h 1m
$40–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
4h
$45–120
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
2h 53m
$905–1,711
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
2. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
3h 46m
$104–723
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
3h 36m
$920–1,836
Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain
4h 4m
$967–1,331

Union Station to New Jersey by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 212.8 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Union Station, DC, USA and New Jersey, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h. Two other operators also service this route.

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