There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Raritan by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Raritantrain Rarv
4h 18m$65–151Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Raritantrain Rarv
5h 36m$34–76Drive 196.9 mi
- Drive from Washington to Raritancar 196.9 mi
3h 56m$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 Penn Station to Raritantrain
3h 20m$901–1,657Bus
- Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to West End Ave At Mountain Avebus 114 / ...
7h 1m$52–111Fly 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 Newark Penn Station to Raritantrain
4h 1m$104–697Fly 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 Penn Station to Raritantrain
3h 50m$927–1,773Subway 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 Penn Station to Raritantrain
5h 5m$445–1,524
Washington to Raritan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Raritan is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Raritan is to fly and train which takes 3h 20m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Raritan. However, there are services departing from Union Station and arriving at West End Ave At Mountain Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Raritan. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Raritan via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Washington and Raritan is 243 miles. The road distance is 198.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Raritan without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $65 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Washington to Raritan, including transfers.
Washington to Raritan bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Union Station.
Washington to Raritan train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Raritan is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $65 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Raritan, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Raritan via Newark Penn Station in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Station to West End Ave At Mountain Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 7h 1m.
- 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
- 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 Newark Penn Station to Raritan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
Train from Newark Penn Station to Raritan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
Train from Newark Penn Station to Raritan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
Train from Newark Penn Station to Raritan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
Train from Newark Penn Station to Raritan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
Train from Newark Penn Station to Raritan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
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
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
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to West End Ave At Mountain Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $11–35
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Raritan bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Washington to Raritan train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Raritan is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Washington to Raritan.
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