There are 9 ways to get from Union Station to Spring Lake by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Metropark Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
- Take the train from Rahway to Long Branchtrain Njcl
5h 59m$52–724Bus via Philadelphia
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Market St At 11Th St to Rt-71 At Mercer Avebus 317
7h 34m$29–71Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the bus from Market St At 11Th St to Rt-71 At Mercer Avebus 317
6h 25m$49–116Drive 199.9 mi
- Drive from Union Station to Spring Lakecar 199.9 mi
3h 52m$37–53Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Long Branchtrain
5h 39m$933–1,651Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Spring Lake - 3rd Ave At Morris Avebus Shore Points:From PABT
7h 20m$98–171Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain
6h 28m$101–694Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain
6h 22m$922–1,657Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane IAD - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Long Branchtrain
6h 16m$583–1,550
Union Station to Spring Lake by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Union Station to Spring Lake is to bus via Philadelphia which costs $28 - $75 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Union Station to Spring Lake is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Union Station to Spring Lake. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at Spring Lake - 3rd Ave At Morris Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Union Station station to Spring Lake. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Spring Lake via Metropark, Rahway and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Union Station and Spring Lake is 245 miles. The road distance is 201.1 miles.
The best way to get from Union Station to Spring Lake without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $50 - $750.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Union Station to Spring Lake, including transfers.
Union Station to Spring Lake bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Union Station to Spring Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Union Station to Spring Lake is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $50 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Union Station, DC, USA and Spring Lake, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Spring Lake via Metropark Amtrak Station, Metropark, Rahway, and Long Branch in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Union Station to Spring Lake - 3rd Ave At Morris Ave via Washington, New York, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 7h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Market St At 11Th St to Rt-71 At Mercer Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $10–35
Bus from Market St At 11Th St to Rt-71 At Mercer Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $10–35
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More Questions & Answers
Union Station to Spring Lake bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Union Station to Spring Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Metropark Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union Station to Spring Lake is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Union Station to Spring Lake.
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