There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Somerset by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 13m$61–129Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
4h 7m$32–53Drive 195.5 mi
- Drive from Washington to Somersetcar 195.5 mi
3h 43m$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 42m$922–1,671Fly 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 New Brunswick Park and Ridebus
3h 27m$115–702Fly 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 28m$927–1,768Subway 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 27m$466–1,538
Washington to Somerset by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Somerset is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Somerset is to fly and train which takes 2h 42m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at New Brunswick Park and Ride via Albany St & Spring St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Somerset station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at New Brunswick Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Washington and Somerset is 195 miles. The road distance is 196.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Somerset without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Washington to Somerset, including transfers.
Washington to Somerset bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Somerset train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Somerset is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Somerset, Somerset County, 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 $29–50 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
- $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
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 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
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Brunswick Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Somerset bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Brunswick station.
Washington to Somerset train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Brunswick Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Somerset is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Washington to Somerset.
There are 228+ hotels available in Somerset.