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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 an average ticket price of L 211 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. 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 L 211, while a flight costs an average of L 2,617.
Distance: 175 miles (283 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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L 687 Average price | L 211 Average price Cheapest | L 2,617 Average price | L 255 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC
Compare the available ways to get from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC:
A bus is L 477 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average L 687.
A bus is L 2,407 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average L 2,617.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
Flight takes on average 5h 29m.
You'll arrive about 29m sooner (2h 59m by train vs 3h 28m by car). Tickets start at around L 687 compared to roughly L 255 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
3:46 AM 4h14 New Brunswick, NJ 8:00 AM Washington, DC L 115 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:46 AM 4h14 New Brunswick, NJ 8:00 AM Washington, DC L 115 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:25 PM 3h40 New Brunswick, NJ 2:05 AM Washington, DC L 154 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:50 PM 3h40 New Brunswick, NJ 3:30 AM Washington, DC L 193 1 One-way 0 transfers12:50 AM 3h40 New Brunswick, NJ 4:30 AM Washington, DC L 218 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC:
A bus is L 477 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average L 687.
A bus is L 2,407 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average L 2,617.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
Flight takes on average 5h 29m.
- Around 114 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 Ronald Reagan National 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 to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways, piedmont airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 30 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways.
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