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4.6Travel optionsfrom Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ
How to get from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
FlixBus12:30 PM3h35Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station4:05 PMNew Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station)$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus12:30 PM3h35Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station4:05 PMNew Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station)$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA350210:10 PM1h10Dulles International Airport11:20 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$5021One-way0 transfers
Other options
174 Northeast Regional10:35 AM2h49Washington Union Station, Washington, DC1:24 PMNew Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ$1341One-way0 transfers- 138 Northeast Regional6:35 PM2h51Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:26 PMNew Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ$1341One-way0 transfers
- 112 Northeast Regional7:40 AM2h51Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:31 AMNew Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ$1341One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:55 PM3h40Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station8:35 PMNew Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station)$341One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:15 AM3h40Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station1:55 PMNew Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station)$341One-way0 transfers
+FlixBus2:10 AM5h45Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station7:55 AMNew Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station)$371One-way1 transfer
- UA21476:33 AM1h19Dulles International Airport7:52 AMNewark Liberty International Airport$2031One-way0 transfers
- UA41676:00 AM1h19Ronald Reagan National Airport7:19 AMNewark Liberty International Airport$2031One-way0 transfers
- UA44308:30 AM1h22Ronald Reagan National Airport9:52 AMNewark Liberty International Airport$2031One-way0 transfers
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Compare bus, train, and flight for Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $29. 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 $29, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 175 miles (283 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price |
4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company | Most popular train company |
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 New Brunswick, NJ:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ costing on average $126 (€103).
A bus is $117 (€96) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ costing on average $162 (€132).
Other travel options to New Brunswick, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 34m.
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ costing on average $126 (€103).
A bus is $117 (€96) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ costing on average $162 (€132).
Other travel options to New Brunswick, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 34m.
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
- Around 77 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses 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 Dulles International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in New Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station).
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to New Brunswick, NJ by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to New Brunswick, NJ by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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