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 an average ticket price of €42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, while a flight costs an average of €450.

Distance: 175 miles (283 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ

Compare the available ways to get from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ is a bus with an average price of €42.

This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ:

A bus is €92 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ costing on average €133.

A bus is €408 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ costing on average €450.

The fastest way to travel from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ is by train with an average journey time of 3h 19m.

Other travel options to New Brunswick, NJ take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 36m.

Flight takes on average 5h 27m.

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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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.

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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 €42.

This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ:

A bus is €92 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ costing on average €133.

A bus is €408 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ costing on average €450.

The fastest way to travel from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ is by train with an average journey time of 3h 19m.

Other travel options to New Brunswick, NJ take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 36m.

Flight takes on average 5h 27m.

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 117 flights per day.
  • Around 4 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ:
  • 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).
  • Flights mostly depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
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 Amtrak, Amtrak to go to New Brunswick, NJ by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to New Brunswick, NJ by bus.
  • Travel with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways, piedmont airlines to go to New Brunswick, NJ by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Washington, DC to New Brunswick, NJ with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 30 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways.
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, Baltimore, MD, New Haven, CT. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between New Brunswick, NJ and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in New Brunswick, NJ to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in New Brunswick, NJ, allows enough time to explore its cultural attractions, dining options, and nearby Rutgers University.
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