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Compare bus, train, and flight for Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. 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 €26, and a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 175 miles (283 km)
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€114 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ
Travel to New Brunswick, NJ 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 Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ.

This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ costing on average $35 (€28).
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ costing on average $66 (€52).
Other travel options to New Brunswick, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 46m.
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 54 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and New Brunswick, NJ as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in New Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station).
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to New Brunswick, NJ by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to New Brunswick, NJ by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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