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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.
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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Kenilworth, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. 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 $19, and a flight costs an average of $68.
Distance: 190 miles (307 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$19 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $32 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Kenilworth, NJ to Washington, DC:
A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kenilworth, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $32 (€27).
A train is $50 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kenilworth, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $68 (€56).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 6m.
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
The journey is about 43m faster (3h 6m by train vs 3h 49m by car) and roughly $24 (€20) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($19 (€15) vs $43 (€35)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Kenilworth, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 47 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 46 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:28, the last at 00:28. The fastest train covers the 190 miles (307 km) distance in 3h 6m.
Distance 190 miles (307 km) |
Average train duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 47 |
Direct trains 46 |
Fastest train 3h 6m |
First train 12:28 AM |
Last train 12:28 AM |
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Most Kenilworth, NJ to Washington, DC trains use the Newark Penn Station to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Kenilworth, NJ and Washington, DC train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Shake Shack, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Chopt Creative Salad Co., Chipotle Mexican Grill, Thunder Grill, Johnny Rockets, Jamba Juice, Ladurée Union Station, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak. ATMs are there are 2 ATM machines located on Level G.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00, Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
Luggage storage is amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill, Phoenix Park Hotel, Kimpton George Hotel.
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