There are 7 ways to get from Elizabeth to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or bus
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
1h 24m$900–1,700Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
5h 11m$37–76Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
3h 14m$68–149Drive 211.6 mi
- Drive from Elizabeth to Washingtoncar 211.6 mi
3h 57m$39–56Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 12m$608–1,414Train via Metropark Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 41m$48–710Bus via Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Silver Springbus New York
7h 17m$49–129
Elizabeth to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to Washington is to bus which costs $35 - $80 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 24m and costs $900 - $1,700.
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 5h 11m.
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 Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
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 which takes 3h 14m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 1h 24m 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 Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Elizabeth to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 24m and costs $900 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 3h 14m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 5h 11m.
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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- 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
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Silver Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Silver Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.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 24m.
Elizabeth to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Elizabeth to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth to Washington is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m 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 1588+ hotels available in Washington.