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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edison, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edison, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. 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 $25, and a flight costs an average of $67.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $190 Average price |
3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
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 Edison, NJ to Washington, DC:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edison, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $60 (€49).
A bus is $153 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edison, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $190 (€155).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 51m.
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
Travel optionsfrom Edison, NJ to Washington, DC
How to get from Edison, NJ to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edison, NJ to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK11:01 PM3h59Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ3:00 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$261One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK11:01 PM3h59Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ3:00 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$261One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- UA42913:10 PM1h08Philadelphia International Airport4:18 PMDulles International Airport$4951One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 175 Northeast Regional8:24 PM2h59Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ11:23 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$971One-way0 transfers
- 65 Northeast Regional11:57 PM6h32Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ6:29 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$971One-way0 transfers
- 111 Northeast Regional5:43 AM2h43Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ8:26 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1281One-way0 transfers
- 177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK10:38 PM4h22Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ3:00 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$321One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus5:25 PM3h40New Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station)9:05 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$451One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:25 PM3h40New Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station)6:05 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$511One-way0 transfers
AA45901:29 PM1h28LaGuardia Airport2:57 PMRonald Reagan National Airport$1821One-way0 transfers- AA46126:15 AM1h29LaGuardia Airport7:44 AMRonald Reagan National Airport$1821One-way0 transfers
- AA45386:30 AM1h29John F. Kennedy International Airport7:59 AMRonald Reagan National Airport$1821One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edison, NJ to Washington, DC:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edison, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $60 (€49).
A bus is $153 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edison, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $190 (€155).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 51m.
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
- Around 76 flights per day.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edison, NJ and Washington, DC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Philadelphia International Airport and arrive in Dulles International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Buses mostly depart from New Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station) and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with United to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak, NJ Transit to go to Washington, DC by train.
- 25 direct flights per day with United.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 29 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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