There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Atlantic Highlands by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), 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 54m$69–160Drive 208.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Atlantic Highlandscar 208.6 mi
4h 6m$39–55Bus
- Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Atlantic Highlands, NJbus Route 36-To Beachway / Long Branch / ...
6h 57m$71–128Fly 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 27m$130–717Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Atlantic Highlands, NJbus Route 36-To Beachway / Long Branch / ...
7h 28m$71–117Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, line 834 bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Red Bank Rail Station to Rt-36 At Grand Avebus
4h 37m$925–1,676Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, 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 26m$90–466Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Farragut West, 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 22m$469–1,543
Washington to Atlantic Highlands by train and bus
Questions & Answers
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 station to Atlantic Highlands. However, there are services departing from Union Station 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 54m.
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 54m and costs $65 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Washington to Atlantic Highlands, including transfers.
Washington to Atlantic Highlands bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Union 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 54m and costs $65 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $130 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 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Station to Atlantic Highlands, NJ via 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 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- 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
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Penn Station to Red Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Red Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–24
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $19–24
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Red Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–24
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $19–24
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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 Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Red Bank Rail Station to Rt-36 At Grand Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–7
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Atlantic Highlands bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal 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.
There are 115+ hotels available in Atlantic Highlands.


















