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How to get fromWashington DC to New Brunswickby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, or subway

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There are 12 ways to get from Washington DC to New Brunswick by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 1m
    $52–122

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    4h 55m
    $29–47

  3. Drive 194.6 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to New Brunswickcar car 194.6 mi
    3h 41m
    $36–52

  4. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DCA - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New Brunswicktrain train
    3h 42m
    $926–1,634

  5. Train via New Carrollton Amtrak Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to New Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 12m
    $52–123

  6. Bus via Philadelphia

    1. Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus bus Washington
    2. Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus bus 409
    7h 40m
    $51–138

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DCA - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain train
    4h 34m
    $98–677

  8. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane IAD - EWR
    4h 12m
    $575–1,533

  9. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane DCA - JFK
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain train
    4h 28m
    $919–1,640

  10. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane IAD - LGA
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain train
    5h 18m
    $67–436

  11. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DCA - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h
    $972–1,342

  12. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane IAD - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 37m
    $971–1,241

Washington DC to New Brunswick by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar22Weekly Services
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and New Brunswick, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick twice daily. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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