There are 9 ways to get from West Long Branch to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Long Branch to Newark Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
5h 3m$58–153Bus via Philadelphia
cheapest- Take the bus from Asbury Park Transportation Ctr to Ppa Bus Terminalbus 317
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
8h 27m$31–75Bus
- Take the bus from Long Branch, NJ to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Shore Points: To PABT
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
6h 53m$91–148Drive 206.4 mi
- Drive from West Long Branch to Washingtoncar 206.4 mi
3h 56m$38–55Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Long Branch to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
4h 26m$928–1,638Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Long Branch to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
5h 27m$917–1,644Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Long Branch to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 25m$580–1,541Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Long Branch to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
6h$91–642Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Long Branch to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane HPN - DCA
7h 29m$128–846
West Long Branch to Washington by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from West Long Branch to Washington is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from West Long Branch to Washington is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from West Long Branch to Washington. However, there are services departing from Long Branch, NJ and arriving at Washington via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from West Long Branch to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Long Branch and arriving at Washington Union Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between West Long Branch and Washington is 258 miles. The road distance is 207.6 miles.
The best way to get from West Long Branch to Washington without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $55 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from West Long Branch to Washington, including transfers.
West Long Branch to Washington bus services, operated by Academy Bus, depart from Long Branch, NJ station.
West Long Branch to Washington train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Long Branch station.
The best way to get from West Long Branch to Washington is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $55 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between West Long Branch, NJ, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
You can take a bus from Broadway At Pearl St to Washington Union Station via Long Branch Rail Station, Long Branch, and Newark Penn Station in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Long Branch, NJ to Washington via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 6h 53m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Long Branch to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–19
Train from Long Branch to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $21–25
Train from Long Branch to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from Long Branch to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $21–25
Train from Long Branch to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from Long Branch to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
- Phone
- +1 201-420-7000
- Website
- Academy Bus
Bus from Long Branch, NJ to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Academy Bus
- Schedules at
- Academy Bus
- Adult cash ticket
- $35–50
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Booking & Getting There
West Long Branch to Washington bus services, operated by Academy Bus, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
West Long Branch to Washington train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Long Branch to Washington is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from West Long Branch to Washington.
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