There are 10 ways to get from Washington DC to Long Branch by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
5h 9m$69–161Drive 206.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington DC to Long Branchcar 206.5 mi
3h 54m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Long Branch, NJbus Shore Points:From PABT
7h 54m$77–132Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Long Branchtrain
4h 41m$929–1,738Bus via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
- Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Asbury Park Transportation Ctrbus 317
9h 31m$55–139Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain
5h 33m$103–731Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain
5h 23m$919–1,844Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane IAD - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Long Branchtrain
5h 11m$468–1,537Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IAD - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain
6h 17m$62–440Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branchtrain
6h 25m$976–1,926
Washington DC to Long Branch by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Long Branch is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Long Branch is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Long Branch. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+G St NW and arriving at Long Branch, NJ via Union Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC station to Long Branch. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Long Branch via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Washington DC and Long Branch is 257 miles. The road distance is 207.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Long Branch without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $65 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Washington DC to Long Branch, including transfers.
Washington DC to Long Branch bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Union Station.
Washington DC to Long Branch train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Long Branch is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $65 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 7h 54m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Long Branch, NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Long Branch via 13 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Long Branch, NJ via 13 St NW+G St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Union Station, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 7h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–19
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $21–25
Train from New York Penn Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from New York Penn Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $21–25
Train from New York Penn Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–19
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 201-420-7000
- Website
- Academy Bus
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Long Branch, NJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Academy Bus
- Schedules at
- Academy Bus
- Adult cash ticket
- $35–50
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- OurBus
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Market St At 13Th St to Asbury Park Transportation Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $10–35
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Long Branch bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Washington DC to Long Branch train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Long Branch is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Washington DC to Long Branch.
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