Rome2Rio

How to get fromWashington to Mountain Lakesby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train, or subway

Find Transport to Mountain Lakes

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Washington to Mountain Lakes by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Mountain Lakestrain train Bntn
    5h 1m
    $124–209

  2. Drive  225.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Mountain Lakescar car 225.6 mi
    4h 31m
    $40–58

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    6h
    $47–81

  4. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DCA - LGA
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Wayne Route 23 Transit Centerbus bus
    4h 8m
    $110–694

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hoboken Terminal Lane 6bus bus 126
    3. Take the train from Hoboken to Mountain Lakestrain train
    7h 12m
    $65–137

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DCA - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Mountain Lakestrain train
    4h 14m
    $921–1,342

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane DCA - JFK
    2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Mountain Lakestrain train
    4h 30m
    $943–1,173

  8. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane IAD - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Mountain Lakestrain train
    5h 43m
    $387–1,026

  9. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane IAD - LGA
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Wayne Route 23 Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 15m
    $81–483

  10. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane plane DCA - HPN
    2. Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Wayne Route 23 Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 35m
    $97–538

Washington to Mountain Lakes by train and tram

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Washington to Mountain Lakes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 239.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Mountain Lakes, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Mountain Lakes via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, BROAD STREET station, and Newark Broad St in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 4h. Flixbus USA also services this route every 4 hours.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There