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How to get fromWashington to Watchungby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound) or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Watchung by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Metropark Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    3h 24m
    $93–173

  2. Drive 207.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Watchungcar car 207.1 mi
    3h 57m
    $38–55

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    4h 2m
    $76–109

  4. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DCA - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfieldtrain train
    3h
    $74–449

  5. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Washington
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Watchung Ave At Mountain Avebus bus 114 / ...
    6h 8m
    $67–133

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DCA - LGA
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfieldtrain train
    3h 35m
    $95–573

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane DCA - JFK
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfieldtrain train
    3h 34m
    $89–474

  8. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane IAD - EWR
    4h 44m
    $248–591

  9. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DCA - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3h 53m
    $130–660

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Watchung, NJ, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to Metropark Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $27–290 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick 4 times a day. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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