There are 10 ways to get from Secaucus to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
3h 29m$58–144Drive 223.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Secaucus to Washingtoncar 223.7 mi
4h 11m$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Paterson Plank Rd At Post Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 122 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
5h 18m$62–116Fly 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 8m$921–1,630Bus via Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Paterson Plank Rd At Post Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 122 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
5h 55m$47–91Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Paterson Plank Rd At Post Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
3h 23m$95–624Bus, subway to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Paterson Plank Rd At Post Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
3h 40m$919–1,633Fly 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 9m$463–1,533Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Paterson Plank Rd At Post Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 23m$72–477Bus, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Paterson Plank Rd At Post Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- 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 30m$132–847
Secaucus to Washington by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Secaucus to Washington is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Secaucus to Washington is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Secaucus to Washington. However, there are services departing from Paterson Plank Rd At Post Pl and arriving at Washington via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Secaucus to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Secaucus Upper Level and arriving at Washington Union Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Secaucus and Washington is 221 miles. The road distance is 225 miles.
The best way to get from Secaucus to Washington without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs $55 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Secaucus to Washington, including transfers.
Secaucus to Washington bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Paterson Plank Rd At Post Pl station.
Secaucus to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Secaucus to Washington is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs $55 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 5h 18m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,700 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Secaucus, 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 Paterson Plank Rd At Post Pl to Washington via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 5h 18m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
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 Paterson Plank Rd At Post Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–21
Bus from Paterson Plank Rd At Post Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–21
Bus from Paterson Plank Rd At Post Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–21
Bus from Paterson Plank Rd At Post Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–21
Bus from Paterson Plank Rd At Post Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–21
Bus from Paterson Plank Rd At Post Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–21
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Booking & Getting There
Secaucus to Washington bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Secaucus to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Secaucus to Washington is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Secaucus to Washington.
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