There are 8 ways to get from Elizabeth to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)EWR - DCA
1h 29m$70–490Train via Metropark Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
3h 37m$30–710Bus via New Brunswick (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union StationFlixBus 2609 / ...
5h 10m$33–77Drive 211.6 mi
- Drive from Elizabeth to Washington211.6 mi
3h 53m$39–56Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)EWR - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
2h 16m$204–451Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Station
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)JFK - DCA
3h 25m$91–581Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
3h 50m$32–709Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union StationFlixBus 2605 / ...
6h 1m$37–96
Elizabeth to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to Washington is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $70 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Elizabeth to Washington station. However, there are services departing from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl and arriving at Washington Union Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth and arriving at Washington Union Station via Metropark Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Elizabeth and Washington is 199 miles. The road distance is 212.8 miles.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Washington without a car is to train via Metropark Amtrak Station which takes 3h 37m and costs $29 - $750.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), including transfers and time at the airport.
Elizabeth to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Elizabeth to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Metropark Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $70 - $490. Alternatively, you can train via Metropark Amtrak Station, which costs $29 - $750 and takes 3h 37m, you could also bus via New Brunswick, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $27–290
- Business Class
- $85–340
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $29–290
- Business Class
- $90–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $180–700
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–470
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–460
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–12
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Newark Liberty International Airport Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 29m.
Elizabeth to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Elizabeth to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth to Washington is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Elizabeth to Washington.
United Airlines offers flights from Newark Liberty International Airport Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport.
There are 1701+ hotels available in Washington.