There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Metuchen by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Metropark Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
3h 12m$48–697Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
4h 5m$31–57Drive 199.4 mi
- Drive from Washington to Metuchencar 199.4 mi
3h 44m$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 Metuchentrain
2h 7m$919–1,664Train via Trenton
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Trentontrain Carolinian / ...
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Metuchentrain Nec
3h 15m$52–121Bus, train
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus
- Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus 409
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Metuchentrain Nec
7h 35m$51–134Fly 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 Metuchentrain
3h 4m$102–685Fly 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 Metuchentrain
2h 53m$925–1,761Subway 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 52m$463–1,531
Washington to Metuchen by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Metuchen is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Metuchen is to fly and train which takes 2h 7m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Metuchen. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at New Brunswick via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Metuchen. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Metuchen via Metropark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Washington and Metuchen is 204 miles. The road distance is 200.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Metuchen without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $45 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Washington to Metuchen, including transfers.
Washington to Metuchen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Metuchen train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Metuchen is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $45 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Metuchen, NJ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Metropark Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $60–130 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 twice daily. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 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
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
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- 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
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
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
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
Train from New York Penn Station to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from New York Penn Station to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
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
- +1-844-800-6828
- [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
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–21
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Metuchen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Brunswick station.
Washington to Metuchen train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Metropark Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Metuchen is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Washington to Metuchen.
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