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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 $70.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
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$69 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $162 Average price |
3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m 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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
- 4:01 AM3h59Edison, NJ8:00 AMWashington, DC$311One-way0 transfers
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- 4:01 AM3h59Edison, NJ8:00 AMWashington, DC$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:01 AM3h59Edison, NJ8:00 AMWashington, DC$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:46 AM4h14Edison, NJ8:00 AMWashington, DC$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edison, NJ to Washington, DC:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edison, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $25 (€20).
A train is $50 (€40) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edison, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $70 (€56).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 25m.
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
- Around 58 flights per day.
- Around 32 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 FlixBus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with United to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak, NJ Transit to go to Washington, DC by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 21 direct flights per day with United.
- 31 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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