What is the distance between New Brunswick and Washington?

About 176 miles (284 km) separate New Brunswick and Washington.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New Brunswick to Washington?

If you're headed to Washington from New Brunswick, chances are that your bus will leave from French Street and arrive at Union Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Supreme Court, The Mall/Monuments, United States Capitol, National Museum of American History and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

Bus New Brunswick to Washington from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New Brunswick to Washington on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50pm	New Brunswick	3h 40m	11:30pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:55pm	New Brunswick	3h 40m	4:35pm	Union Station	Fastest
Bus	1:35pm	New Brunswick	6h 35m	8:10pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	5:25pm	New Brunswick	3h 40m	9:05pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Brunswick to Washington on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:00am	New Brunswick	3h 50m	11:50am	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:55pm	New Brunswick	3h 40m	4:35pm	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:35pm	New Brunswick	6h 35m	8:10pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	10:35am	New Brunswick, NJ	3h 55m	2:30pm	Stadium-Armory Metro	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:00am	New Brunswick	5h 55m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for New Brunswick to Washington on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:55pm	New Brunswick	3h 40m	4:35pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:00am	New Brunswick	3h 50m	11:50am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	7:30pm	New Brunswick, NJ	3h 40m	11:10pm	Stadium-Armory Metro	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:00am	New Brunswick	5h 55m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	1:35pm	New Brunswick	6h 35m	8:10pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Brunswick to Washington on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:50pm	New Brunswick	3h 40m	11:30pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:55pm	New Brunswick	3h 40m	4:35pm	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:00am	New Brunswick	3h 50m	11:50am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:00am	New Brunswick	5h 55m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	1:35pm	New Brunswick	6h 35m	8:10pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New Brunswick to Washington on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:00am	New Brunswick	5h 55m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	12:55pm	New Brunswick	3h 40m	4:35pm	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:00am	New Brunswick	3h 50m	11:50am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	3:45pm	New Brunswick, NJ	3h 45m	7:30pm	Stadium-Armory Metro	No tags
	Bus	1:35pm	New Brunswick	6h 35m	8:10pm	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Brunswick to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 2 hours 54 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

2h 54mAverage Duration

175 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $104	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $240	Average Duration2h 54m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Brunswick and Washington?

Stops in New Brunswick

A
French Street
24-34 French St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
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Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,411 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus New Brunswick Washington recent customer reviews

Pick up point was confusing It was not exact where it was written in Ticket

Ravi S.

May 10, 2024

OurBus

4/53,149 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between New Brunswick and Washington, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

OurBus New Brunswick Washington recent customer reviews

Seats could have been much better Push back seats r there but they wete not going down enough so that we have a peacefull sleep during the journey

Jeevitesh P.

July 24, 2017

Great experience, I was surprised by how efficient and on-time the bus driver was. Will definitely use OurBus again!

Jamila S.

July 5, 2017

The driver was wonderful

Jaskaran S.

June 7, 2021

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from New Brunswick to Washington, DC, US by bus

What is the distance between New Brunswick and Washington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New Brunswick to Washington?
What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/21

$34

11/22

$32

Today

$44

11/24

$38

11/25

$33

11/26

$58

11/27

$34

11/28

$37

The cheapest trip from New Brunswick to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $32

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New Brunswick to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $32 to $85 for a bus ticket from New Brunswick to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually OurBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.