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National Air and Space Museum
This world-class museum presents aviation and space history through iconic aircraft, spacecraft, and hands-on science exhibits.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Hackensack, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $193.
Distance: 210 miles (338 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $193 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hackensack, NJ to Washington, DC:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hackensack, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $47 (€39).
A train is $149 (€123) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hackensack, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $193 (€159).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 5m.
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
You'll arrive about -1h 0m sooner (4h 55m by bus vs 3h 55m by car) and save roughly $-1.10 (€-0.91) compared to fuel and tolls ($47 (€39) vs $46 (€38)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
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Buses from Hackensack, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 75 times per day, taking around 4h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $47 (€39) but you can travel from only $43 (€36) by train.
There are 54 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 210 miles (338 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 210 miles (338 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€39) |
Buses per day 75 |
Direct buses 54 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Most Hackensack, NJ to Washington, DC buses use the New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. to Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station station pair, with some services arriving at Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW). Use this guide to compare Hackensack, NJ and Washington, DC bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Shake Shack (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and food court.
Ticket office support is available at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
Available at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station: Elevators, ramps.
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