There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Mountain Lakes by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Newark Broad St to Mountain Lakestrain Bntn
4h 58m$72–158Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the train from Newark Broad St to Mountain Lakestrain Bntn
6h 16m$38–85Drive 225.6 mi
- Drive from Washington to Mountain Lakescar 225.6 mi
4h 31m$42–60Fly 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 Broad St to Mountain Lakestrain
3h 54m$901–1,656Bus
- Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Wayne Route 23 Transit Centerbus 324 / ...
6h 38m$54–118Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Wayne Route 23 Transit Centerbus
4h 9m$111–690Fly 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 Newark Broad St to Mountain Lakestrain
4h 25m$927–2,542Subway 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 Broad St to Mountain Lakestrain
5h 39m$605–1,523Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
- 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 Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IAD - LGA
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Wayne Route 23 Transit Centerbus
6h 8m$69–430
Washington to Mountain Lakes by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Mountain Lakes is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Mountain Lakes is to fly and train which takes 3h 54m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Mountain Lakes. However, there are services departing from Union Station and arriving at Wayne Route 23 Transit Center via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Mountain Lakes. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Mountain Lakes via Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Washington and Mountain Lakes is 241 miles. The road distance is 227 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Mountain Lakes without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Washington to Mountain Lakes, including transfers.
Washington to Mountain Lakes bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Union Station.
Washington to Mountain Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Mountain Lakes is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 6h 38m.
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 St Across From Njt Station, and Newark Broad St in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Station to Mountain Lakes via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Wayne Route 23 Transit Center, and Wayne/Route 23 Transit Center [Rr] in around 6h 38m.
- 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
- $30–230
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- 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
- 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 Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Broad St to Mountain Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Newark Broad St to Mountain Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Newark Broad St to Mountain Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Newark Broad St to Mountain Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Newark Broad St to Mountain Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–15
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
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
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Wayne Route 23 Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $7–23
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Wayne Route 23 Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $7–23
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Wayne Route 23 Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $7–23
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Mountain Lakes bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Washington to Mountain Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Mountain Lakes is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Washington to Mountain Lakes.
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