There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Lambertville by train, car, plane or bus
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Recommended option
Train • 2h 55m
Cheapest option
Train via Philadelphia • 5h 20m
3 alternative options
Drive • 3h 19m
Fly to New York La Guardia, bus • 6h 1m
Fly to New York JFK, bus • 6h 13m
Washington to Lambertville by train, subway and bus
The journey time between Washington and Lambertville is around 5h 20m and covers a distance of around 181 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 48m. Operated by Amtrak Acela, Amtrak Northeast Regional, Amtrak and others, the Washington to Lambertville service departs from Washington Union Station and arrives in Lambertville, New Jersey. Typically 10 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Lambertville is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Lambertville is to train. Taking this option will cost $70 - $270 and takes 2h 55m.
The distance between Washington and Lambertville is 152 miles. The road distance is 174.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Lambertville without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $70 - $270.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Washington to Lambertville, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Reagan Washington Airport to New York La Guardia Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 9m.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Lambertville is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Washington to Lambertville.
Delta and American Airlines offer flights from Reagan Washington Airport to New York La Guardia Airport.
There are 56+ hotels available in Lambertville. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Washington to Reagan Washington Airport is to subway which takes 16 min and costs $1 - $3.
- Distance: 151.7 miles
- Duration: 2h 55m
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Lambertville, NJ, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to Trenton hourly. Tickets cost $18 - $110 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $350
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $300
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $400
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-523-6590
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18 - $110
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Book at
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $18 - $55
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $30 - $110
- Business Class Seat
- $60 - $150
Train from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16 - $100
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Book at
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $16 - $50
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $30 - $100
- Business Class Seat
- $50 - $140
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30 - $50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $30 - $50
- Premium
- $200 - $280
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $55 - $85
- Business Seat
- $55 - $80
Train from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $30 - $45
- Premium
- $190 - $270
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $45 - $75
- Business Seat
- $45 - $70
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30 - $200
- Website
- Amtrak Acela
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $30 - $100
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $55 - $180
- Business Seat - Adult
- $60 - $200
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $85 - $160
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $160 - $290
- First Class - Adult
- $180 - $320
Train from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26 - $170
- Website
- Amtrak Acela
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $26 - $85
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $45 - $160
- Business Seat - Adult
- $50 - $170
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $80 - $140
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $140 - $250
- First Class - Adult
- $160 - $280
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Jefferson Station to Doylestown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1 - $10
- Website
- septa.org
- 65 and over
- $1 - $2
- Phone
- +1 610-868-6001
- webmaster@transbridgelines.com
- Website
- transbridgelines.com
Bus from New York to Lambertville, New Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $45
- Schedules at
- transbridgelines.com
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