There are 10 ways to get from Washington to Lavallette by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
6h 15m$83–184Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from College Park U of MD Metrorail to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0325S
- Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Lakewood Bus Terminalbus 317
12h 40m$35–73Bus via Atlantic City
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 551
- Take the bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319
8h 7m$36–80Drive 197.2 mi
- Drive from Washington to Lavallettecar 197.2 mi
3h 56m$36–52Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to President Ave / Route 35 S Lavallettebus
5h 40m$113–710Train, bus via Atlantic City
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319
7h 46m$43–123Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Lakewood Bus Terminalbus 317
8h 23m$47–115Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus
5h 49m$952–1,600Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the bus from Terminal B to Ocean County Mallbus
6h 18m$910–1,590Fly to Westchester County Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane DCA - HPN
- Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to President Ave / Route 35 S Lavallettebus
7h 57m$120–682
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Lavallette is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Lavallette is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Lavallette. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at President Ave / Route 35 S Lavallette via Ppa Bus Terminal, Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal and Toms River Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Lavallette. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Bay Head via Newark Penn Station and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Washington and Lavallette is 279 miles. The road distance is 198.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Lavallette without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs $80 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Washington to Lavallette, including transfers.
Washington to Lavallette bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Lavallette train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Lavallette is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs $80 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus via Atlantic City, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 8h 7m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Lavallette, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Lavallette via Newark Penn Station, Long Branch, and Bay Head in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to President Ave / Route 35 S Lavallette via Ppa Bus Terminal, Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal, Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal, and Toms River Park & Ride in around 8h 7m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
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 Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Lavallette bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Washington to Lavallette train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Lavallette is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Washington to Lavallette.
There are 328+ hotels available in Lavallette.

