There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Colonia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), 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 Metropark Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
3h 19m$48–693Drive 202.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Coloniacar 202.9 mi
3h 48m$35–51Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
4h 37m$37–58Fly 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 49m$939–1,353Fly 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Metropark Amtrak Stationtrain
3h 23m$106–1,215Fly 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Metropark Amtrak Stationtrain
3h 18m$944–1,698Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- 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
4h 18m$405–1,037
Washington to Colonia by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Colonia is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Colonia is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $900 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Colonia. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Green St At Dundee Ave via Metropark Rail Station Bus Lane 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Colonia station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Metropark Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Washington and Colonia is 202 miles. The road distance is 204 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Colonia without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $45 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Washington to Colonia, including transfers.
Washington to Colonia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Colonia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Colonia is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $45 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 37m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,400 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Colonia, NJ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Metropark Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $110–170 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Amtrak Acela also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- 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 35m
- 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
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- 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
- $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
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $180–700
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $5–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $5–440
- First Class
- $100–550
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Colonia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Brunswick station.
Washington to Colonia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Metropark Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Colonia is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Washington to Colonia.
There are 699+ hotels available in Colonia.