There are 7 ways to get from Elizabeth to Washington DC by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, train, 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 50m$64–455Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
6h 20m$33–74Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
3h 35m$65–152Drive 211.6 mi
- Drive from Elizabeth to Washington DCcar 211.6 mi
3h 56m$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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 27m$299–691Train via Metropark Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 1m$50–713Train, bus
- Take the train from Elizabeth to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Suburban Stationtrain Tre
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus
7h 5m$51–142
Elizabeth to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to Washington DC is to bus which costs $30 - $75 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Washington DC is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $60 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Elizabeth to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl and arriving at Franklin Square+Bay A via Newark Penn Station and H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Newark Penn Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Elizabeth and Washington DC is 206 miles. The road distance is 212.8 miles.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $60 - $160.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Elizabeth to Washington DC, including transfers.
Elizabeth to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Elizabeth to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Washington DC is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $60 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $160 and takes 3h 35m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 6h 20m.
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 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact 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 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
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- 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 McPherson Square, 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 Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–19
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Elizabeth to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Elizabeth to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth to Washington DC is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Elizabeth to Washington DC.
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