There are 11 ways to get from Hackensack to Arlington by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
4h 2m$119–218Drive 233.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hackensack to Arlingtoncar 233.9 mi
4h 28m$43–62Bus
- Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 165
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
6h 33m$69–127Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
3h 48m$99–679Line 76 bus, train
- Take the bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal - On Moore St to Newark Penn Stationbus 76
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
5h 36m$116–192Bus via Dolley Madison Bl+International Dr
- Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 165
- Take the bus from Manhattan, NY to Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivalsbus Manhattan-Vienna/Fairfax
6h 54m$64–86Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
3h 39m$927–1,746Train, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Essex Street to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
- Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
3h 52m$465–1,743Bus to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
4h 7m$923–1,838Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LGA - IAD
4h 9m$77–496Train, bus to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Anderson Street to Spring Valleytrain
- Take the bus from Franklin St. at Municipal Plaza Spring Valley to Hamilton Ave. & Ferris Ave. White Plain Trainbus
- Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane HPN - DCA
5h 59m$132–883
Hackensack to Arlington by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hackensack to Arlington is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Hackensack to Arlington is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $900 - $1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Hackensack to Arlington. However, there are services departing from State St At Banta Pl and arriving at I St NW+15 St NW via New York and H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Arlington. However, there are services departing from Essex Street and arriving at Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform via Secaucus Upper Level, Newark Penn Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Hackensack and Arlington is 235 miles. The road distance is 235.3 miles.
The best way to get from Hackensack to Arlington without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Hackensack to Arlington, including transfers.
Hackensack to Arlington bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from State St At Banta Pl station.
Hackensack to Arlington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Hackensack to Arlington is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $110 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 6h 33m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,800 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Hackensack, NJ, USA and Arlington, Arlington County, VA, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St At Banta Pl to Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Washington, H St NE+Union Station Garage, I St NW+15 St NW, and McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform in around 6h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- 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 Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Essex Street to Secaucus Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–13
Train from Secaucus Upper Level to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $14–19
Train from Anderson Street to Spring Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–15
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–27
Bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–21
Bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal - On Moore St to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–10
Bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–27
Bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–21
Bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–21
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
- gobuses@facebook.com
- Website
- Go Buses
Bus from Manhattan, NY to Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $52–57
- Website
- Go Buses
- Phone
- +1 844-822-8920
- info.ridehudsonlink@transdev.com
- Website
- Hudson Link
Bus from Franklin St. at Municipal Plaza Spring Valley to Hamilton Ave. & Ferris Ave. White Plain Train
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Hudson Link
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Franklin St. at Municipal Plaza Spring Valley to Hamilton Ave. & Ferris Ave. White Plain Train
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $5–10
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Hackensack to Arlington bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Hackensack to Arlington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hackensack to Arlington is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Hackensack to Arlington.
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