There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Bergen County by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
4h 16m$123–206Drive 236.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Bergen Countycar 236.7 mi
4h 27m$44–63Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Oradell Ave 125'W Of Pascack Rdbus 165 / ...
5h 27m$61–114Fly 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 Rt 17 & Ridgewood Avebus
2h 51m$108–693Bus via Washington, DC - Dupont Circle
- Take the bus from Washington, DC - Dupont Circle to Penn Station NYbus Springfield
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to G.S. Pkwy Exit 165 At Northeast Park/Ride Lotbus 165
6h 4m$100–221Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rt 17 & Ridgewood Avebus
3h 2m$946–1,281Fly 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 Secaucus Lower Level to Oradelltrain
3h 20m$938–1,361Subway 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 Rt 17 & Ridgewood Avebus
4h 58m$74–476
Washington to Bergen County by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Bergen County is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Bergen County is to fly and bus which takes 2h 51m and costs $100 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Bergen County. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at Oradell Ave 125'W Of Pascack Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Bergen County. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Oradell via Newark Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Washington and Bergen County is 234 miles. The road distance is 238.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Bergen County without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Washington to Bergen County, including transfers.
Washington to Bergen County bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington to Bergen County train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Bergen County is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $120 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Bergen County, NJ, 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, you can take a bus from Washington to Oradell Ave 125'W Of Pascack Rd via New York and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 27m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- 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
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
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 Secaucus Lower Level to Oradell
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–14
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
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Oradell Ave 125'W Of Pascack Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–19
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to G.S. Pkwy Exit 165 At Northeast Park/Ride Lot
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–19
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rt 17 & Ridgewood Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $9–20
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rt 17 & Ridgewood Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $9–20
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rt 17 & Ridgewood Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $9–20
- Phone
- +1 202-332-2691
- [email protected]
- Website
- BestBus
Bus from Washington, DC - Dupont Circle to Penn Station NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- BestBus
- Adult
- $35–55
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Washington, DC - Dupont Circle to Penn Station NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–210
- Website
- OurBus
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Bergen County bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington to Bergen County train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Bergen County is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Washington to Bergen County.
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