There are 7 ways to get from Washington to New Brunswick by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2h 46m$55–130Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
3h 40m$28–50Drive 194.6 mi
- Drive from Washington to New Brunswickcar 194.6 mi
3h 40m$36–52Fly 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 New Brunswicktrain
2h 15m$921–1,592Fly 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 New Brunswicktrain
3h 11m$100–681Fly 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 New Brunswicktrain
3h$939–1,570Subway 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 New Brunswicktrain
4h$465–1,533
Washington to New Brunswick by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to New Brunswick is to bus which costs $28 - $50 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to New Brunswick is to fly and train which takes 2h 15m and costs $900 - $1,600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at New Brunswick. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at New Brunswick Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Washington and New Brunswick is 193 miles. The road distance is 195.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to New Brunswick without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $55 - $130.
The train from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick Amtrak Station takes 2h 46m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Washington to New Brunswick bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to New Brunswick train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to New Brunswick is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and New Brunswick, NJ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick twice daily. Tickets cost $28–50 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
- $35–250
- 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
- $55–410
- 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
- $55–410
- 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
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $17–21
Train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to New Brunswick bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Brunswick station.
Washington to New Brunswick train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Brunswick Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to New Brunswick is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Washington to New Brunswick.
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