There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Atlantic Highlands by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Red Banktrain Njcl / ...
5h 53m$123–207Drive 208.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Atlantic Highlandscar 208.6 mi
4h 6m$39–55Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Atlantic Highlands, NJbus Route 36-To Beachway / Long Branch / ...
6h 57m$85–145Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Atlantic Highlands, NJbus
4h 23m$129–723Bus via Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Atlantic Highlands, NJbus Route 36-To Beachway / Long Branch / ...
7h 7m$79–123Fly 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 Red Banktrain
4h 48m$944–1,362Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IAD - LGA
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Atlantic Highlands, NJbus
6h 30m$95–506Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, 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 Red Banktrain
6h 24m$471–1,746
Washington to Atlantic Highlands by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Atlantic Highlands is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Atlantic Highlands is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Atlantic Highlands. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at Atlantic Highlands, NJ via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Atlantic Highlands. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Red Bank via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Washington and Atlantic Highlands is 260 miles. The road distance is 209.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Atlantic Highlands without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Washington to Atlantic Highlands, including transfers.
Washington to Atlantic Highlands bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington to Atlantic Highlands train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Atlantic Highlands is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $120 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Atlantic Highlands, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Rt-36 At Grand Ave via Newark Penn Station, Red Bank, and Red Bank Rail Station in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington to Atlantic Highlands, NJ via New York and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 57m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Penn Station to Red Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–19
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Red Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $20–26
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Red Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $20–26
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 201-420-7000
- Website
- Academy Bus
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Atlantic Highlands, NJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Academy Bus
- Schedules at
- Academy Bus
- Adult cash ticket
- $30–50
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Atlantic Highlands, NJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Academy Bus
- Schedules at
- Academy Bus
- Adult cash ticket
- $30–50
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Atlantic Highlands, NJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Academy Bus
- Schedules at
- Academy Bus
- Adult cash ticket
- $30–50
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Atlantic Highlands, NJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Academy Bus
- Schedules at
- Academy Bus
- Adult cash ticket
- $30–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Atlantic Highlands bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington to Atlantic Highlands train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Atlantic Highlands is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Washington to Atlantic Highlands.
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