There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Elizabeth by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
1h 19m$55–420Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
4h 54m$31–77Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 9m$63–140Drive 211.3 mi
- Drive from Washington to Elizabethcar 211.3 mi
3h 54m$39–56Fly 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 Elizabethtrain
2h 47m$80–575Fly 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 Elizabethtrain
2h 34m$74–464Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- 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
3h 6m$252–608Train via Metropark Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Metropark Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
3h 33m$48–699Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Broad St At Jersey Stbus 112
5h 45m$54–113
Washington to Elizabeth by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Elizabeth is to bus which costs $30 - $80 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Elizabeth is to fly which takes 1h 19m and costs $55 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Elizabeth. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at E Jersey St At Madison Ave via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Elizabeth. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Elizabeth via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Washington and Elizabeth is 199 miles. The road distance is 212.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Elizabeth without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 1h 19m to fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), including transfers and time at the airport.
Washington to Elizabeth bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Elizabeth train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Elizabeth is to fly which takes 1h 19m and costs $55 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 3h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Elizabeth, NJ, USA?
United Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–440
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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
Train from Washington Union Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- $180–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Elizabeth
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–12
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
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
- $2–8
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Broad St At Jersey St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $8–26
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 19m.
Washington to Elizabeth bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Washington to Elizabeth train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Elizabeth is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Washington to Elizabeth.
United Airlines offers flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport Airport.
There are 2107+ hotels available in Elizabeth.