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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 prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. 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 $29, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$58 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $58 (€47).
A bus is $126 (€101) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $172 (€138).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 45m.
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
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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.
12:50 AM3h40Iselin, NJ4:30 AMWashington, DC$621One-way0 transfers
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12:50 AM3h40Iselin, NJ4:30 AMWashington, DC$621One-way0 transfers
Fastest
12:50 AM3h40Iselin, NJ4:30 AMWashington, DC$621One-way0 transfers
Other options
3:38 AM4h22Iselin, NJ8:00 AMWashington, DC$761One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $58 (€47).
A bus is $126 (€101) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Iselin, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $172 (€138).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 45m.
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
- Around 49 flights per day.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 19 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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