There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Basking Ridge by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Newark Broad St to Basking Ridgetrain Mneg
4h 42m$70–159Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
6h 15m$37–80Drive 209.7 mi
- Drive from Washington to Basking Ridgecar 209.7 mi
4h 11m$39–56Fly 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 Broad St to Basking Ridgetrain
3h 38m$901–1,656Bus via Silver Spring
- Take the bus from Silver Spring to Newark Penn Stationbus Washington / ...
8h 54m$51–141Fly 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 Newark Broad St to Basking Ridgetrain
4h 21m$104–696Fly 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 Newark Broad St to Basking Ridgetrain
4h 10m$927–1,772Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Farragut West, 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 Broad St to Basking Ridgetrain
5h 23m$445–1,523
Washington to Basking Ridge by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Basking Ridge is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Basking Ridge is to fly and train which takes 3h 38m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Basking Ridge. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Broad St At Maple St via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Basking Ridge. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Basking Ridge via Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Washington and Basking Ridge is 241 miles. The road distance is 210.9 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Basking Ridge without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Washington to Basking Ridge, including transfers.
Washington to Basking Ridge bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Basking Ridge train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Basking Ridge is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Basking Ridge, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Basking Ridge via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, Broad St Across From Njt Station, and Newark Broad St in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h. Flixbus USA also services this route every 4 hours.
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Broad St to Basking Ridge
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Newark Broad St to Basking Ridge
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Newark Broad St to Basking Ridge
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Newark Broad St to Basking Ridge
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Newark Broad St to Basking Ridge
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Silver Spring to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Basking Ridge bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Washington to Basking Ridge train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Basking Ridge is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Washington to Basking Ridge.
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