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Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. 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 flight costs an average of $75.
Distance: 201 miles (325 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$63 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $199 Average price |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
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 Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ costing on average $63 (€52).
A bus is $158 (€129) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ costing on average $199 (€163).
Other travel options to Jersey City, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 15m.
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
Travel optionsfrom Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ
How to get from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 06:45 AM5h55Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC12:40 PMNewark, NJ$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 06:45 AM5h55Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC12:40 PMNewark, NJ$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
B62546:15 AM1h12Ronald Reagan National Airport7:27 AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport$1531One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 186 Northeast Regional · 624 Keystone Service8:30 PM3h46Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:16 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$871One-way1 transfer
- 186 Northeast Regional · 624 Keystone Service8:30 PM4h05Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:35 AMPenn Station, New York, NY$871One-way1 transfer
- 192 Northeast Regional7:12 PM3h06Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:18 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$991One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:30 PM3h55Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station10:25 PMNewark, Penn Station$281One-way0 transfers- · 8:20 AM7h00Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC3:20 PMNewark, NJ$301One-way1 transfer
- 03:00 PM5h55Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC8:55 PMNewark, NJ$351One-way0 transfers
- AA466010:30 PM1h14Ronald Reagan National Airport11:44 PMLaGuardia Airport$1311One-way0 transfers
- AA47026:22 PM1h37Ronald Reagan National Airport7:59 PMLaGuardia Airport$1311One-way0 transfers
- AA46855:22 PM1h37Ronald Reagan National Airport6:59 PMLaGuardia Airport$1311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ costing on average $63 (€52).
A bus is $158 (€129) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ costing on average $199 (€163).
Other travel options to Jersey City, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 15m.
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
- Around 69 trains per day.
- Around 51 flights per day.
- Around 33 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and Jersey City, NJ as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with Republic Airlines to go to Jersey City, NJ by flight.
- Travel with Infobus, FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Jersey City, NJ by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Jersey City, NJ by train.
- 20 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines.
- 26 direct buses per day with Infobus, FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 68 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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