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

There are 3 options to travel between Washington, DC and Jersey City, NJ including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ is a bus with an average price of $35.

This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ:

A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ costing on average $54.

A bus is $144 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ costing on average $178.

The fastest way to travel from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 14m.

Other travel options to Jersey City, NJ take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 16m.

Bus takes on average 4h 4m.

The distance from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ is approximately 201 miles (325 km).

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

• Around 70 flights per day.
• Around 69 trains per day.
• Around 36 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and Jersey City, NJ 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 Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ:

• Flights mostly depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive in Westchester County Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Penn Station, New York, NY.
• Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Newark, Penn Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Jersey City, NJ by train.
• Travel with Infobus, FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Jersey City, NJ by bus.
• Travel with Republic Airlines to go to Jersey City, NJ by flight.

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

• 67 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
• 26 direct buses per day with Infobus, FlixBus, Greyhound.
• 25 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines.

Omio customers who travel from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ often also extend their vacation to go to Philadelphia, PA, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, Hanover, MD, Albany, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Jersey City, NJ and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Jersey City, NJ to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Jersey City, NJ, you can explore cultural and artistic experiences at Mana Contemporary, shop and dine at Newport Centre, and enjoy the scenic Jersey City Waterfront with its views of the Manhattan skyline. For outdoor activities, visit the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway or play a round at Liberty National Golf Club. Discover historical and cultural sights at Liberty State Park, the interactive Liberty Science Center, and the Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal. Don't miss the Jersey City Museum and the iconic Colgate Clock on the waterfront.

A visit of 2 to 3 days in Jersey City, NJ, is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, including Liberty State Park, the Liberty Science Center, and the vibrant local dining scene, while also enjoying views of the Manhattan skyline.