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Mana Contemporary
Leading contemporary art museum in a converted tobacco warehouse, known for large-scale exhibitions and strong regional programming.
Cheapest price on Sep 06
$32
Average ticket price on Sep 06
$61
Fastest journey on Sep 06
3 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 06
4 h 3 m
Buses on Sep 06
29
Distance
325 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
On Sun, Sep 06, we found 29 buses from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ, including 16 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 06 the direct buses cover the 325 km distance in an average of 4 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
On Sun, Sep 06 the slowest buses will take 4 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, while a flight costs an average of $165.
Distance: 201 miles (325 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price | $165 Average price |
4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ costing on average $46.
A bus is $132 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ costing on average $165.
Other travel options to Jersey City, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 16m.
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 07:26AM | Duration 4h06 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator CoachRun | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ buses for today, Saturday, September 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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![]() | 2:10 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h25 | 6:35 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 3:30 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h50 | 9:20 AM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:20 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h20 | 8:40 AM Union City, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 5:15 AM Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA | 6h45 | 12:00 PM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:05 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h00 | 10:05 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA | 6h30 | 1:15 PM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h00 | 12:00 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 7:10 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h50 | 12:00 PM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 7:20 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h30 | 12:50 PM Newark, Penn Station | 2 transfers | |
CHR01999 | 8:00 AM Washington, 9th St NW | 4h30 | 12:30 PM Jersey City, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h00 | 1:35 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 9:35 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h40 | 3:15 PM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA | 5h50 | 3:35 PM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 AM Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW) | 7h25 | 5:30 PM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h00 | 3:35 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Bethesda, Waverly Street / Montgomery Ave, MD | 5h30 | 5:35 PM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:35 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h00 | 5:35 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h05 | 6:35 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 6h35 | 9:35 PM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM Bethesda, Waverly Street / Montgomery Ave, MD | 6h50 | 10:00 PM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 6:30 PM Bethesda, Waverly Street / Montgomery Ave, MD | 5h35 | 12:05 AM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 3h55 | 10:40 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:25 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h40 | 12:05 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 7:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h35 | 12:05 AM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:05 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h00 | 1:05 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h25 | 2:00 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h50 | 4:20 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:35 AM Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA | 4h50 | 5:25 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h15 | 5:25 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ run on average 36 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 but you can travel from only $19 by train.
There are 26 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 201 miles (325 km) distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 201 miles (325 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 3h 45m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Jersey City, NJ — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Jersey City, NJ trip today.
Leading contemporary art museum in a converted tobacco warehouse, known for large-scale exhibitions and strong regional programming.
African American history site in a former Underground Railroad stop, presenting local heritage and community memory.
Nonprofit arts venue with rotating exhibitions, artist studios, and performances in a former industrial building by the waterfront.
Signature waterfront park with panoramic views of Manhattan, ferries, paths, and one of Jersey City's best skyline promenades.
Waterfront esplanade with excellent Manhattan views, public art, marinas, and one of the area's most scenic walks.
Popular overlook and waterfront district with dramatic river views, modern towers, and easy access to scenic walks.
Thin-crust tomato pie from nearby Hudson County and North Jersey traditions, often with the sauce on top. A regional classic locals know well.
A deep-fried dough ball common at Italian American pizzerias in Jersey City, usually dusted with cheese or served with sauce.
Fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, and cured meats on Italian bread. A staple deli sandwich tied to the area's strong Italian heritage.
Long-running Italian restaurant praised for hearty pasta, seafood, and old-school service in a classic neighborhood setting.
Well-known local pizzeria serving classic New York and New Jersey style slices and pies in a casual, dependable setting.
Upscale waterfront steakhouse with dry-aged beef, seafood, and skyline views. A polished choice for fine dining and special occasions.
Moderate for the NYC area; hotels and dining can be pricey, but PATH transit and many casual food options help keep tourist costs lower than Manhattan.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, round up or tip 10-15% for taxis, and small change at cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Jersey City, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ buses use the Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station to Newark, Penn Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Washington, DC and Jersey City, NJ 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.
Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food courts and restaurants available inside.
Free Wi-Fi is available in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located in the station.
Ticket office support is available at Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal.
Available at Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal: Wheelchair accessible ramps and restrooms.
Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW) is 1 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW). ATMs are available at Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW).
Ticket office support is available at Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW).
Available at Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW): Sidewalks and crosswalks are wheelchair accessible.
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