There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Secaucus by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 14m$122–197Drive 222.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Secaucuscar 222.8 mi
4h 7m$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Paterson Plank Rd At Town Hall/Rooseveltbus 122 / ...
4h 46m$62–118Fly 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 Paterson Plank Rd At Town Hall/Rooseveltbus
2h 15m$106–696Bus via Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Paterson Plank Rd At Town Hall/Rooseveltbus 122 / ...
4h 56m$56–95Fly 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 Paterson Plank Rd At Town Hall/Rooseveltbus
2h 27m$944–1,284Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
2h 36m$937–1,353
Washington to Secaucus by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Secaucus is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Secaucus is to fly and bus which takes 2h 15m and costs $100 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Secaucus. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at Paterson Plank Rd At Town Hall/Roosevelt via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Secaucus. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Secaucus Upper Level via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Washington and Secaucus is 221 miles. The road distance is 224.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Secaucus without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Washington to Secaucus, including transfers.
Washington to Secaucus bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington to Secaucus train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Secaucus is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 4h 46m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,400 and takes 2h 36m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Secaucus, NJ, USA?
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington to Paterson Plank Rd At Town Hall/Roosevelt via New York and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 46m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- 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 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
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
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Paterson Plank Rd At Town Hall/Roosevelt
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–23
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Paterson Plank Rd At Town Hall/Roosevelt
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–23
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Paterson Plank Rd At Town Hall/Roosevelt
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–23
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Paterson Plank Rd At Town Hall/Roosevelt
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–23
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 Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Secaucus bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington to Secaucus train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Secaucus is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Washington to Secaucus.
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