There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Perth Amboy by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 45m$67–149Bus, line 815 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
- Take the bus from George St At Albany St to High St At Smith Stbus 815
5h 48m$32–57Drive 202.1 mi
- Drive from Washington to Perth Amboycar 202.1 mi
3h 45m$37–54Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
2h 38m$920–1,673Bus
- Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to High St At Smith Stbus 116
5h 55m$50–108Fly 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 Perth Amboytrain
3h 20m$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 Perth Amboytrain
3h 10m$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
4h 23m$464–1,540Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia 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 Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IAD - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Perth Amboytrain
5h 19m$62–434
Washington to Perth Amboy by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Perth Amboy is to bus and line 815 bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Perth Amboy is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Perth Amboy. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at High St At Smith St via George St At Albany St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Perth Amboy. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Perth Amboy via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Washington and Perth Amboy is 232 miles. The road distance is 203.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Perth Amboy without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Washington to Perth Amboy, including transfers.
Washington to Perth Amboy bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Perth Amboy train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Perth Amboy is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 815 bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 48m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,700 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Perth Amboy, NJ, 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, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to High St At Smith St via New Brunswick and George St At Albany St in around 5h 48m.
- 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
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- 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 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 Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Perth Amboy
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from New York Penn Station to Perth Amboy
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from New York Penn Station to Perth Amboy
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
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
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from George St At Albany St to High St At Smith St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–10
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to High St At Smith St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–30
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Perth Amboy bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Brunswick station.
Washington to Perth Amboy train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Perth Amboy is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Washington to Perth Amboy.
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