- Must visit
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
One of the most visited museums in the city, known for dinosaur fossils, the Hope Diamond, and major natural science collections.
Flights from Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC depart on average 44 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $68 (€55) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by train.
There are 21 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:59. The fastest flight covers the 201 miles (325 km) distance in 1h 14m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 201 miles (325 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€55) |
Flights per day 44 |
Direct flights 21 |
Fastest flight 1h 14m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:59 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price
$230
Average price
$663
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Flights per day
86
Distance
325 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around $663 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $230.
Of the 86 flights that leave Jersey City, NJ for Washington, DC onSun, Jun 21, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct flights cover the 325 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the longest flights will take 1 h 22 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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UA4442Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $68.
Distance: 201 miles (325 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$186 Average price | $68 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $68 (€56).
A bus is $148 (€121) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $186 (€153).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 6m.
Bus takes on average 4h 36m.
The table below shows live departures for Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC flights for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:29 PM Jersey City, NJ | 1h32 | 1:01 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
UA3656 | 6:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1h26 | 7:26 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3084 · AA2825 | 6:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 4h50 | 10:50 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA530 · UA2668 | 6:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h22 | 2:22 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1366 | 6:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h22 | 7:22 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2398+ AA3751 | 6:19 AM Westchester County Airport | 6h35 | 12:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1675+ AA3751 | 6:19 AM Westchester County Airport | 10h10 | 4:29 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4572 | 6:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h16 | 7:46 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4538 | 6:30 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1h29 | 7:59 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5678 | 6:30 AM Westchester County Airport | 1h20 | 7:50 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3279 · AA2825 | 6:50 AM LaGuardia Airport | 4h00 | 10:50 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1887 · UA2668 | 7:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 7h22 | 2:22 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1890 · UA1535 | 7:15 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h28 | 11:43 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA567 · UA2668 | 7:15 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h07 | 2:22 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4491 | 7:15 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1h34 | 8:49 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2398+ AA3496 | 7:24 AM Westchester County Airport | 5h30 | 12:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1675+ AA3496 | 7:24 AM Westchester County Airport | 9h05 | 4:29 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3496+ AA4339 | 7:24 AM Westchester County Airport | 6h32 | 1:56 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4717+ AA3496 | 7:24 AM Westchester County Airport | 12h04 | 7:28 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1575 · AA846 | 7:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h31 | 1:01 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5403 · AA5220 | 7:55 AM Westchester County Airport | 4h41 | 12:36 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1622+ AA5403 | 7:55 AM Westchester County Airport | 9h51 | 5:46 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA846+ AA5403 | 7:55 AM Westchester County Airport | 5h06 | 1:01 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1495+ AA5403 | 7:55 AM Westchester County Airport | 12h44 | 8:39 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2953+ AA5403 | 7:55 AM Westchester County Airport | 11h38 | 7:33 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5527 · AA5403 | 7:55 AM Westchester County Airport | 5h04 | 12:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1444 · AA846 | 8:00 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 5h01 | 1:01 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1444+ AA5220 | 8:00 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 4h36 | 12:36 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA623 · UA2653 | 8:05 AM LaGuardia Airport | 5h49 | 1:54 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA623 · UA2668 | 8:05 AM LaGuardia Airport | 6h17 | 2:22 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4442 | 8:10 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h22 | 9:32 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3639 · UA4485 | 8:13 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 3h32 | 11:45 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3529 · UA4179 | 8:25 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 3h23 | 11:48 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4376 · AA4544 | 8:29 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 4h14 | 12:43 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4376 · AA4349 | 8:29 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 5h15 | 1:44 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1833 · UA345 | 8:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 3h25 | 11:55 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4373 · AA4349 | 9:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 4h44 | 1:44 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4393 | 9:03 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1h32 | 10:35 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4671 | 9:23 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1h37 | 11:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1622+ AA5431 | 10:00 AM Westchester County Airport | 7h46 | 5:46 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1495+ AA5431 | 10:00 AM Westchester County Airport | 10h39 | 8:39 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1413 | 10:05 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h23 | 11:28 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3647 · UA4367 | 10:21 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h01 | 4:22 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6242 | 10:29 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1h26 | 11:55 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4379+ AA5104 | 10:30 AM LaGuardia Airport | 3h41 | 2:11 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3638 · UA3541 | 10:38 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h45 | 4:23 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4654 | 10:46 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1h33 | 12:19 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4172 | 11:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h23 | 12:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5282 | 11:00 AM Westchester County Airport | 1h18 | 12:18 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2635 · UA5401 | 11:20 AM LaGuardia Airport | 7h57 | 7:17 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3685 · UA3459 | 11:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h31 | 4:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3812 · AA3866 | 12:00 PM Westchester County Airport | 11h59 | 11:59 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4717+ AA3812 | 12:00 PM Westchester County Airport | 7h28 | 7:28 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5367+ AA4658 | 12:59 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 4h15 | 5:14 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4181 | 1:01 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h23 | 2:24 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2654 · UA303 | 1:25 PM LaGuardia Airport | 8h01 | 9:26 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2654 · UA5401 | 1:25 PM LaGuardia Airport | 5h52 | 7:17 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4590 | 1:30 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1h28 | 2:58 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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One of the most visited museums in the city, known for dinosaur fossils, the Hope Diamond, and major natural science collections.
Flagship museum for aviation and space exploration, featuring iconic aircraft, spacecraft, and interactive exhibits.
Powerful museum covering African American history, culture, and achievements through immersive exhibitions.
The city’s central ceremonial landscape, lined with major museums, memorials, and classic Washington views.
Historic neighborhood of cobbled streets, waterfront paths, and Federal-era architecture, ideal for walking and photos.
Scenic waterfront loop famous for cherry blossoms and close-up access to several major memorials.
Washington’s signature sausage, usually smoky and spicy, served on a bun with chili, mustard, and onions. It is one of the city’s most iconic street foods.
A sweet-tangy sauce strongly associated with Washington carryout culture, commonly paired with fried chicken and fries. It is a distinctive local flavor locals recognize immediately.
Regional blue crab from nearby Chesapeake waters, often served steamed and heavily seasoned. It reflects the Mid-Atlantic seafood traditions closely tied to Washington dining.
An established downtown institution known for oysters, crab cakes, and classic American seafood near the White House, with an elegant old-school atmosphere.
Busy, established French brasserie in Logan Circle known for polished service, a classic dining room, and consistently popular bistro dishes.
Historic casual landmark on U Street, famous for half-smokes, chili dogs, and classic Washington comfort food in a lively, nostalgic setting.
Prices are high by U.S. standards, especially for hotels and dining near central areas and major attractions.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants. USD 1-2 per drink at bars. Taxis: 10-15% or round up. Hotel staff: USD 2-5. Tips are expected for table service.
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Dulles International Airport, Washington -> Metro Center Station, Washington
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC by flight. 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 flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC flights use the Newark Liberty International Airport to Dulles International Airport airport pair, with some services landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport. Use this guide to compare Jersey City, NJ and Washington, DC airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Ronald Reagan National Airport is 4 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Ronald Reagan National Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering American, Italian, and fast food options; top choices include Legal Sea Foods and Five Guys.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport, near ticketingas and baggage claim.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ronald Reagan National Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ronald Reagan National Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ronald Reagan National Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, including the Crystal Gateway Marriott..
Dulles International Airport is 3 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Dulles International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants located in all concourses; options include fast food, cafes, and sit-down dining like Five Guys and Chipotle.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dulles International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dulles International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dulles International Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby include Washington Dulles Airport Marriott within walking distance..
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