There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Menlo Park by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Metropark Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
2h 51m$45–700Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
4h 9m$33–57Drive 202.1 mi
- Drive from Washington to Menlo Parkcar 202.1 mi
3h 46m$37–54Fly 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 1m$918–1,666Bus, train
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Tre
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Metuchentrain Nec
6h 24m$51–128Fly 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
2h 55m$106–1,212Fly 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
2h 44m$951–3,066Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- 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
3h 46m$462–1,530Fly 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 Metropark Amtrak Stationtrain
3h 23m$101–1,214
Washington to Menlo Park by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Menlo Park is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Menlo Park is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Menlo Park. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at New Brunswick via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Metropark Amtrak Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Washington and Menlo Park is 201 miles. The road distance is 203.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Menlo Park without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs $45 - $700.
The train from Washington Union Station to Metropark Amtrak Station takes 2h 51m including transfers and departs hourly.
Washington to Menlo Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Menlo Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Menlo Park is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs $45 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 9m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,700 and takes 2h 1m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Menlo Park, NJ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Metropark Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $60–140 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 $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
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
- $55–390
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–650
- 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
- $55–390
- 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
- $55–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact 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
Train from 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $15–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Suburban Station to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- OurBus
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Menlo Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Brunswick station.
Washington to Menlo Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Metropark Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Menlo Park is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Washington to Menlo Park.
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