There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Matawan by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Aberdeen-Matawantrain Njcl / ...
4h 1m$67–151Bus, line 815 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
- Take the bus from George St At Albany St to Broadway At Augusta Stbus 815
6h 10m$33–66Drive 198.5 mi
- Drive from Washington to Matawancar 198.5 mi
3h 49m$37–53Fly 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 Aberdeen-Matawantrain
2h 44m$921–1,666Bus, train
- Take the bus from Silver Spring to Newark Penn Stationbus Washington / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Aberdeen-Matawantrain Njcl / ...
7h 58m$49–127Fly 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 Aberdeen-Matawantrain
3h 36m$102–687Fly 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 Aberdeen-Matawantrain
3h 25m$925–1,763Subway 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 Aberdeen-Matawantrain
4h 29m$465–1,533
Washington to Matawan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Matawan is to bus and line 815 bus which costs $30 - $70 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Matawan is to fly and train which takes 2h 44m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Matawan. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Broadway At Augusta St via George St At Albany St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Matawan. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Aberdeen-Matawan via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Washington and Matawan is 239 miles. The road distance is 199.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Matawan without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $65 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Washington to Matawan, including transfers.
Washington to Matawan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Matawan train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Matawan is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $65 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus and line 815 bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Matawan, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Aberdeen-Matawan via Newark Penn Station in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Aberdeen-Matawan via New Brunswick, George St At Albany St, Broadway At Augusta St, and South Amboy in around 6h 10m.
- 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 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
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- 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
- $55–400
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
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 Aberdeen-Matawan
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Aberdeen-Matawan
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $17–21
Train from Newark Penn Station to Aberdeen-Matawan
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from New York Penn Station to Aberdeen-Matawan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from New York Penn Station to Aberdeen-Matawan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- 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 Aberdeen-Matawan
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $17–21
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from George St At Albany St to Broadway At Augusta St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–9
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Silver Spring to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Matawan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Brunswick station.
Washington to Matawan train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Matawan is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Washington to Matawan.
There are 199+ hotels available in Matawan.














