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Compare train, bus, and flight for Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. 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 €41, while a flight costs an average of €458.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€162 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €458 Average price |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC
Compare the available ways to get from Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC:
A bus is €121 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average €162.
A bus is €417 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average €458.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Flight takes on average 5h 22m.
Travel optionsfrom Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC
How to get from Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

3:38 AM 4h22 Iselin, NJ 8:00 AM Washington, DC €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

3:38 AM 4h22 Iselin, NJ 8:00 AM Washington, DC €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

2:40 AM 4h20 Iselin, NJ 7:00 AM Washington, DC €79 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

2:38 AM 4h22 Iselin, NJ 7:00 AM Washington, DC €78 1 One-way 0 transfers
1:40 AM 4h20 Iselin, NJ 6:00 AM Washington, DC €147 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC:
A bus is €121 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average €162.
A bus is €417 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average €458.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Flight takes on average 5h 22m.
- Around 123 flights per day.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Iselin, 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 Ronald Reagan National 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, Infobus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, piedmont airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
- 18 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
- 31 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways.
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