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How to get fromEdison to Washington, DCby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Edison to Washington, DC by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    3h 32m
    $30–709

  2. Train via Trenton

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Edison Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Trenton to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    3h 44m
    $26–285

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    3h 40m
    $30–60

  4. Drive 196.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edison to Washington, DCcar car 196.5 mi
    3h 39m
    $36–52

  5. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Edison Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    3h 33m
    $101–585

  6. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Edison Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane JFK - DCA
    4h 14m
    $100–591

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane EWR - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 4m
    $226–490

  8. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Edison Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LGA - DCA
    5h 8m
    $103–688

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PHL - DCA
    4h 45m
    $101–1,266

Edison to Washington, DC by train (Amtrak)

Calendar138Weekly Trains
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edison, Middlesex County, NJ, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $27–290 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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