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Compare train, bus, and flight for New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Brunswick, 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 train which can get you there in 3h 0m. 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 train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 175 miles (283 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$109 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $109.
A bus is $137 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $179.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 0m.
Bus takes on average 4h 18m.
Travel optionsfrom New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC
How to get from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus5:25 PM3h40New Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station)9:05 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$401One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:25 PM3h40New Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station)9:05 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA35933:10 PM1h08Philadelphia International Airport4:18 PMDulles International Airport$5011One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 111 Northeast Regional5:30 AM2h52New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ8:22 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$441One-way0 transfers
- 79 Carolinian7:51 AM3h11New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ11:02 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$951One-way0 transfers
- 129 Northeast Regional5:05 PM2h56New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ8:01 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1341One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:10 AM3h40New Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station)2:50 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$451One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:00 AM3h50New Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station)11:50 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$451One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:00 PM3h40New Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station)11:40 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$541One-way0 transfers
AA43936:05 AM1h22LaGuardia Airport7:27 AMRonald Reagan National Airport$1641One-way0 transfers- AA44567:50 AM1h30LaGuardia Airport9:20 AMRonald Reagan National Airport$1641One-way0 transfers
- AA47731:35 PM1h32LaGuardia Airport3:07 PMRonald Reagan National Airport$1641One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $109.
A bus is $137 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $179.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 0m.
Bus takes on average 4h 18m.
- Around 67 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New Brunswick, 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 New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, 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, Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, NJ Transit to go to Washington, DC by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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