There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Cranbury by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Trentontrain Carolinian / ...
2h 57m$64–128Drive 182.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Cranburycar 182.3 mi
3h 24m$34–49Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
5h 19m$58–83Fly 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 Princeton Jct.train
2h 49m$947–1,622Fly 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 New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
3h 44m$121–713Fly 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 New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
3h 32m$960–1,600Fly 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 Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
3h 43m$1,010–1,353Subway 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 Princeton Jct.train
4h 32m$489–1,563
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Cranbury is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Cranbury is to fly and train which takes 2h 49m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Cranbury. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Main St & Laurel Ave - Kingston via Albany St & Spring St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Cranbury. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Princeton Jct. via Trenton Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Washington and Cranbury is 182 miles. The road distance is 183.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Cranbury without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Washington to Cranbury, including transfers.
Washington to Cranbury bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Cranbury train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Cranbury is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Cranbury, NJ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Trenton hourly. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick twice daily. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Cranbury bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Brunswick station.
Washington to Cranbury train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Trenton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Cranbury is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Washington to Cranbury.
There are 148+ hotels available in Cranbury.