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

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There are 10 ways to get from Montclair to Washington DC by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus (Flixbus), or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    4h 1m
    $69–149

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    6h 13m
    $35–69

  3. Drive 223.7 mi

    1. Drive from Montclair to Washington DCcar car 223.7 mi
    4h 16m
    $41–59

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

    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to Newark Broad Sttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    3h 54m
    $906–1,620

  5. Bus via Penn Station (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    6h 16m
    $40–80

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

    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LGA - DCA
    4h 23m
    $83–619

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

    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue 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 25m
    $919–1,135

  8. 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
    4h 32m
    $446–924

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

    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Avsubway subway
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LGA - IAD
    4. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 2m
    $48–333

  10. Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    3. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane HPN - DCA
    6h 32m
    $110–687

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

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Montclair, 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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a day.

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