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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 11 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

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Trentontrain train Carolinian / ...
    2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    3h 57m
    $48–112

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    5h 3m
    $30–56

  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 44m
    $926–1,634

  5. 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 41m
    $54–139

  6. 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 37m
    $103–727

  7. 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 11m
    $575–1,533

  8. 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 30m
    $919–1,640

  9. 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 14m
    $67–446

  10. 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 Trentontrain train
    3. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswicktrain train
    4h 53m
    $970–1,341

  11. 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 Trentontrain train
    4. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswicktrain train
    5h 28m
    $969–1,240

Washington DC to New Brunswick by foot, subway, and train

Calendar139Weekly Services
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to New Brunswick via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Trenton, and Trenton Transit Center in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick twice daily. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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