How to travel from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC

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Compare bus, train, 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 $19.

Distance: 175 miles (283 km)

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$96

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$41

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$56

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3h 30m

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4h 49m

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4h 19m

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The cheapest way to travel from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC is a bus with an average price of $41 (€32).

This is compared to other travel options from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC:

A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $96 (€76).

A bus is $125 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $165 (€132).

The fastest way to travel from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 18m.

Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 0m.

Bus takes on average 4h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between New Brunswick, NJ and Washington, DC including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users.

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from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC

How to get from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:10 AM3h40
    New Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station)
    2:50 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:50 PM3h40
    New Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station)
    11:30 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • UnitedUA4540
    3:10 PM1h10
    Philadelphia International Airport
    4:20 PMDulles International Airport
    $6051One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak79 Carolinian
    7:51 AM3h18
    New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ
    11:09 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
    $1001One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak111 Northeast Regional
    5:30 AM2h56
    New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ
    8:26 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
    $1001One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak131 Northeast Regional
    12:52 PM2h53
    New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ
    3:45 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
    $1861One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:25 PM3h40
    New Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station)
    9:05 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
    $421One-way
    0 transfers
  • Republic AirlinesAA4560
    10:10 AM1h33
    LaGuardia Airport
    11:43 AMRonald Reagan National Airport
    $2821One-way
    0 transfers
  • Republic AirlinesAA4346
    12:10 PM1h35
    LaGuardia Airport
    1:45 PMRonald Reagan National Airport
    $2821One-way
    0 transfers
  • Republic AirlinesAA4609
    7:50 AM1h30
    LaGuardia Airport
    9:20 AMRonald Reagan National Airport
    $2821One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC

Travel to Washington, DC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC.

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There are 3 options to travel between New Brunswick, NJ and Washington, DC including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC is a bus with an average price of $41 (€32).

This is compared to other travel options from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC:

A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $96 (€76).

A bus is $125 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $165 (€132).

The fastest way to travel from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 18m.

Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 0m.

Bus takes on average 4h 19m.

The distance from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC is approximately 175 miles (283 km).
The average frequency per day from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC is:
  • Around 54 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New Brunswick, NJ and Washington, DC as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC:
  • Flights mostly depart from Philadelphia International Airport and arrive in Ronald Reagan National Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from New Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station) and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak, NJ Transit to go to Washington, DC by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from New Brunswick, NJ to Washington, DC often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Washington, DC and these popular destinations at a great price.
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