How to travel from Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC

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from Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC

You can get from Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.

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To get from Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC on Apr 01 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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03:21PMNewark Penn Station3h14 06:35PMUnion Station
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Travel Information between Jersey City, NJ and Washington, DC

distanceDistance201 miles (324 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, flight or train
priceTicket price range$2 - $46
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $2 (€2) • 3 h 18 min
fastestFastest modeBus • $46 (€41) • 4 h 40 min
carriersPopular travel companiesVamoose Bus

Take a bus, flight or train to travel 201 miles (324 km) between Jersey City, NJ and Washington, DC. If speed is a priority, then a bus is the best option with an average duration of 4 h 40 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $2 (€2). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Vamoose Bus among others. Travelers can even take a direct train from Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC.

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You can travel from Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Washington, DC from Jersey City, NJ is by taking a train, which costs on average $2 (€2).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Washington, DC:

A train is $44 (€39) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $46 (€41).

A train is $43 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $45 (€40).

The fastest way to get to Washington, DC from Jersey City, NJ is by bus with an average travel time of 4 h 40 min.

Other travel options to Washington, DC can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a flight requires on average 0 h 0 min   of travel time.

In comparison, getting to Washington, DC by train can take on average 3 h 18 min.

The Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC distance is around 201 miles (324 km).

The average frequency per day from Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC is:

  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 22 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Washington, DC from Jersey City, NJ as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC:

    • You can take a bus from Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC with Vamoose Bus. Cheap tickets can be found for $46 (€41) with Vamoose Bus from Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:

    • You can travel directly by train with Amtrak or Amtrak.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Washington, DC as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC.

    Your trip from Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC doesn't have to end in Washington, DC. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like New York City, Philadelphia or Newark, NJ. If you’d like to add New York City, Philadelphia or Newark, NJ to your Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Washington, DC today!

    Before traveling from Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

    • A bus ticket costs $46 (€41) one way on average for this trip.
    • A plane ticket costs $45 (€40) one way on average for this route.
    • A train ticket is costing on average $2 (€2) one way for this journey.

    But we recommend booking Jersey City, NJ to Washington, DC tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.

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