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How to get fromMetuchen to Washington DCby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus or subway

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There are 11 ways to get from Metuchen to Washington DC by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    3h 48m
    $55–132

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    5h 39m
    $30–53

  3. Drive 200.2 mi

    1. Drive from Metuchen to Washington DCcar car 200.2 mi
    3h 46m
    $37–53

  4. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    3h 29m
    $83–492

  5. Train via Trenton

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Trenton to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 8m
    $50–119

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Trenton to Suburban Stationtrain train Tre
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus bus
    6h 43m
    $46–129

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane EWR - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3h 59m
    $253–586

  8. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LGA - DCA
    4h 32m
    $83–572

  9. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane JFK - DCA
    4h 28m
    $79–488

  10. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LGA - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 13m
    $318–576

  11. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PHL - DCA
    4h 51m
    $90–656

Metuchen to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar138Weekly Services
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Washington DC, USA?

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. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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