There are 8 ways to get from Matawan to Washington by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), 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
best- Take the train from Aberdeen-Matawan to Newark Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
3h 58m$58–144Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
6h 25m$34–62Train, bus
- Take the train from Aberdeen-Matawan to New York Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
6h 21m$58–112Drive 198.8 mi
- Drive from Matawan to Washingtoncar 198.8 mi
3h 54m$37–53Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Aberdeen-Matawan to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
3h 11m$924–1,630Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Aberdeen-Matawan to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
4h 20m$86–620Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Aberdeen-Matawan to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
4h 21m$917–1,636Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Aberdeen-Matawan to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- 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 11m$576–1,533
Matawan to Washington by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matawan to Washington is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Matawan to Washington is to train and fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Matawan to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Broadway At Augusta St and arriving at Washington Union Station via New Brunswick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Matawan to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen-Matawan and arriving at Washington Union Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Matawan and Washington is 239 miles. The road distance is 200 miles.
The best way to get from Matawan to Washington without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $55 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Matawan to Washington, including transfers.
Matawan to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Brunswick station.
Matawan to Washington train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Aberdeen-Matawan station.
The best way to get from Matawan to Washington is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $55 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Matawan, NJ, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
You can take a train from Aberdeen-Matawan to Washington Union Station via Newark Penn Station in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Aberdeen-Matawan to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Aberdeen-Matawan to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from Aberdeen-Matawan to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $17–21
Train from Aberdeen-Matawan to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from Aberdeen-Matawan to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from Aberdeen-Matawan to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $17–21
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Matawan to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Matawan to Washington train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matawan to Washington is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Matawan to Washington.
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