There are 9 ways to get from Union to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), subway, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
4h 16m$31–705Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union StationFlixBus 2605 / ...
5h 57m$32–80Drive 213 mi
- Drive from Union to Washington213 mi
3h 59m$39–57Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)EWR - DCA
2h 54m$74–508Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Morris Ave At Adams Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal114
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union StationFlixBus 2601 / ...
6h 9m$38–86Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)EWR - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
3h 36m$174–433Bus to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Morris Ave At Adams Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)JFK - DCA
4h 6m$89–538Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Morris Ave At Adams Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)LGA - DCA
4h 2m$90–579Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Morris Ave At Adams Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)LGA - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
4h 50m$210–514
Union to Washington by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Union to Washington is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Union to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $70 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Union to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Vauxhall Rd At Warren Ave and arriving at Washington Union Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Union and Washington is 223 miles. The road distance is 214.3 miles.
The best way to get from Union to Washington without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $30 - $750.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Union to Washington, including transfers.
Union to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Union to Washington is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $30 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $85 and takes 5h 57m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $550 and takes 2h 54m.
Union to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union to Washington is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Union to Washington.
What companies run services between Union, Union County, NJ, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $29–290 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route every 4 hours.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $29–290
- Business Class
- $90–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Morris Ave At Adams Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $8–26
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