What is the cheapest way to get from Washington DC to New Jersey?

The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to New Jersey is to bus which costs $30 - $70 and takes 5h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington DC to New Jersey?

The fastest way to get from Washington DC to New Jersey is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $900 - $1,800.

Is there a direct bus between Washington DC and New Jersey?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to New Jersey station. However, there are services departing from H St NW+Madison Pl NW and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Washington DC and New Jersey?

No, there is no direct train from Washington DC station to New Jersey station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Newark Penn Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Washington DC to New Jersey?

The distance between Washington DC and New Jersey is 216 miles. The road distance is 217.8 miles.

How do I travel from Washington DC to New Jersey without a car?

The best way to get from Washington DC to New Jersey without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $65 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Washington DC to New Jersey?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Washington DC to New Jersey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington DC to New Jersey bus from?

Washington DC to New Jersey bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington DC to New Jersey train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Washington DC to New Jersey?

The best way to get from Washington DC to New Jersey is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 5h 56m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,800 and takes 2h 58m.

Where does the Washington DC to New Jersey bus arrive?

Washington DC to New Jersey bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Where does the Washington DC to New Jersey train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington DC to New Jersey?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to New Jersey is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Washington DC to New Jersey.

Where can I stay near New Jersey?

There are 3642+ hotels available in New Jersey.

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington DC to New Jersey by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, train, or subway

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 17m
$67–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 56m
$32–67
Drive 216.6 mi
1. Drive from Washington DC to Newarkcar 216.6 mi
4h 2m
$40–58
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
2h 58m
$904–1,709
Bus via Silver Spring
1. Take the bus from Silver Spring to Newark Penn Stationbus Washington
6h 51m
$47–122
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport 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 51m
$103–721
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 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 39m
$919–2,534
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 DCA - PHL
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain
4h 8m
$101–679
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
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain
4h 43m
$65–408

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What companies run services between Washington 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, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 5h. Two other operators also service this route.

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington DC to New Jersey by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, train, or subway

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

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

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Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Station

Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform

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