There are 7 ways to get from Washington to New Jersey by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
2h 42m$55–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
4h$30–80Drive 216.6 mi
- Drive from Washington to Newarkcar 216.6 mi
4h 2m$40–58Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
1h 45m$901–1,567Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
2h 20m$100–671Fly 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 Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
2h 14m$939–1,564Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, line 412 bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the bus from Vine St At 13Th St to Broadway At Jackson Stbus
2h 42m$980–1,305
Washington to New Jersey by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to New Jersey is to bus which costs $30 - $80 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Washington to New Jersey is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs $900 - $1,600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Newark Penn Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Newark Penn Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Washington and New Jersey is 214 miles. The road distance is 217.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to New Jersey without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $55 - $130.
The train from Washington Union Station to Newark, Penn Station takes 2h 42m including transfers and departs hourly.
Washington to New Jersey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to New Jersey train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to New Jersey is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 4h, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,600 and takes 1h 45m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and New Jersey, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to New Jersey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Washington to New Jersey train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to New Jersey is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Washington to New Jersey.
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