There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Skillman by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Trentontrain Carolinian / ...
3h 4m$72–140Drive 183.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Skillmancar 183.1 mi
3h 41m$34–49Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
5h 23m$55–81Fly 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 Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
2h 55m$956–1,636Fly 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 Princeton Jct.train
3h 50m$130–727Fly 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 Princeton Jct.train
3h 39m$969–1,614Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
3h 50m$1,018–1,365Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, 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 Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
4h 38m$498–1,577
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Skillman is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Skillman is to fly and train which takes 2h 55m and costs $950 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Skillman. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Albany St & Spring St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Skillman. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Princeton Jct. via Trenton Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Washington and Skillman is 186 miles. The road distance is 184.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Skillman without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Washington to Skillman, including transfers.
Washington to Skillman bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Skillman train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Skillman is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $70 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Skillman, NJ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Trenton hourly. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick twice daily. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Skillman bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Brunswick station.
Washington to Skillman train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Trenton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Skillman is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Washington to Skillman.
There are 156+ hotels available in Skillman.