There are 9 ways to get from Washington Metro to New Jersey by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 9m$67–142Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
5h 8m$32–67Drive 216.1 mi
- Drive from Washington Metro to Newarkcar 216.1 mi
4h 1m$40–57Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
2h 51m$904–1,709Bus via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform
- Take the bus from Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Washington
6h 41m$47–132Fly 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 Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
3h 42m$103–721Fly 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 Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
3h 32m$919–2,534Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain
4h 2m$96–679Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain
4h 36m$915–1,228
Washington Metro to New Jersey by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Metro to New Jersey is to bus which costs $30 - $70 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Metro to New Jersey is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $900 - $1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Metro to New Jersey station. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+G St NW and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Metro to New Jersey station. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Washington Metro and New Jersey is 216 miles. The road distance is 217.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Metro to New Jersey without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Washington Metro to New Jersey, including transfers.
Washington Metro to New Jersey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington Metro to New Jersey train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington Metro to New Jersey is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 5h 8m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,800 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between Washington Metro, 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. Flixbus USA also services this route every 4 hours.
- 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 Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Woodside to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–6
- Peak
- $3–6
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–11
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–11
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington Metro to New Jersey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Washington Metro to New Jersey train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Metro to New Jersey is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Washington Metro to New Jersey.
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