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

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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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$44

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$125

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4h 15m

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The cheapest way to travel from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ is a bus with an average price of $44 (€36).

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 $125 (€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 $161 (€132).

The fastest way to travel from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 22m.

Other travel options to New Brunswick, NJ take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 34m.

Bus takes on average 4h 15m.

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

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from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ

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.

  • FlixBus
    3:15 PM3h40
    Washington, DC
    6:55 PMNew Brunswick, NJ
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    3:15 PM3h40
    Washington, DC
    6:55 PMNew Brunswick, NJ
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    4:30 PM3h35
    Washington, DC
    8:05 PMNew Brunswick, NJ
    $471One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    5:30 PM3h35
    Washington, DC
    9:05 PMNew Brunswick, NJ
    $601One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Washington, DC and New Brunswick, NJ including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ is a bus with an average price of $44 (€36).

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 $125 (€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 $161 (€132).

The fastest way to travel from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 22m.

Other travel options to New Brunswick, NJ take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 34m.

Bus takes on average 4h 15m.

The distance from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ is approximately 175 miles (283 km).
The average frequency per day from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to New Brunswick, NJ by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to New Brunswick, NJ by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Boston, MA, Newark, NJ, New Carrollton, MD. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between New Brunswick, NJ and these popular destinations at a great price.
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