There are 10 ways to get from Hoboken Terminal to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
3h 32m$60–149Drive 223.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hoboken Terminal to Washingtoncar 223.6 mi
4h 14m$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Hoboken Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 126
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
5h 21m$62–121Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
3h$923–1,635Bus via Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Hoboken Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 126
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
5h 58m$47–91Train, line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Hoboken to World Trade Centertrain
- Take the subway from Fulton St to 125th Streetsubway
- Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
3h 32m$89–614Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
3h 29m$917–1,622Fly Newark Liberty International Airport 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
4h$575–1,538Fly Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LGA - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 32m$71–447Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
- Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane HPN - DCA
5h 26m$125–821
Hoboken Terminal to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hoboken Terminal to Washington is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Hoboken Terminal to Washington is to fly which takes 3h and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Hoboken Terminal to Washington. However, there are services departing from Hoboken Terminal and arriving at Washington via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Hoboken Terminal to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Hoboken and arriving at Washington Union Station via Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Hoboken Terminal and Washington is 223 miles. The road distance is 224.9 miles.
The best way to get from Hoboken Terminal to Washington without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $55 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Hoboken Terminal to Washington, including transfers.
Hoboken Terminal to Washington bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Hoboken Terminal station.
Hoboken Terminal to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Hoboken Terminal to Washington is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $55 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 5h 21m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,700 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Hoboken Terminal, NJ, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hoboken Terminal to Washington via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 5h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Hoboken Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–22
Bus from Hoboken Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–22
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Booking & Getting There
Hoboken Terminal to Washington bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Hoboken Terminal to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hoboken Terminal to Washington is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Hoboken Terminal to Washington.
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