The cheapest and fastest trains from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$99
Average price
$317
Fastest journey
2 h 41 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
319 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around $317 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
Of the 41 trains that leave Newark, NJ for Washington, DC on Thu, Apr 02, 41 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct trains cover the 319 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 41 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest trains will take 2 h 43 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
111 Northeast Regional5:06 AM3h20Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ8:26 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$991One-way0 transfers
113 Northeast Regional6:48 AM3h07Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ9:55 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1381One-way0 transfers
67 Northeast Regional11:41 PM7h13Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ6:54 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1831One-way0 transfers
183 Northeast Regional7:41 AM3h35Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ11:16 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2301One-way0 transfers
181 Northeast Regional6:01 AM3h05Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ9:06 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2301One-way0 transfers
2109 Acela8:17 AM2h41Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ10:58 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$3601One-way0 transfers
2121 NextGen Acela2:30 PM2h42Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ5:12 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$3601One-way0 transfers
2155 NextGen Acela11:15 AM2h42Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ1:57 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$5191One-way0 transfers
2163 NextGen Acela3:15 PM2h43Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ5:58 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2971One-way0 transfers
2107 NextGen Acela6:44 AM2h43Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ9:27 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$3601One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Newark, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $69.
Distance: 198 miles (319 km)
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$75 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $195 Average price |
3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Newark, NJ to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Newark, NJ to Washington, DC trains for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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111 Northeast Regional | 9:06 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h20 | 12:26 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
181 Northeast Regional | 10:01 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h05 | 1:06 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 Palmetto · 51 Cardinal | 10:19 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h55 | 2:14 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
89 Palmetto | 10:19 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h25 | 1:44 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2107 NextGen Acela | 10:44 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h43 | 1:27 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
113 Northeast Regional | 10:48 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h07 | 1:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
51 Cardinal | 11:02 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h12 | 2:14 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 11:24 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h45 | 3:09 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
183 Northeast Regional | 11:41 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h35 | 3:16 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2109 Acela | 12:17 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h41 | 2:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 12:39 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h06 | 3:45 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 12:44 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h01 | 3:45 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
185 Northeast Regional | 1:42 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h15 | 4:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
185 Northeast Regional | 1:46 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h11 | 4:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 2:53 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h12 | 6:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2155 NextGen Acela | 3:15 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h42 | 5:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
119 Northeast Regional | 3:18 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h14 | 6:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
119 Northeast Regional | 3:23 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h09 | 6:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 3:52 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h19 | 7:11 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2117 Acela | 4:14 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h43 | 6:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
131 Northeast Regional | 4:26 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h19 | 7:45 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 4:57 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h28 | 8:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 5:02 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h23 | 8:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2159 Acela | 5:17 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h46 | 8:03 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 6:19 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h06 | 9:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
19 Crescent | 6:20 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h27 | 9:47 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2121 NextGen Acela | 6:30 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h42 | 9:12 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 6:53 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h31 | 10:24 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2163 NextGen Acela | 7:15 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h43 | 9:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 7:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h16 | 10:38 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 7:26 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h12 | 10:38 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 8:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h10 | 11:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 8:28 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h04 | 11:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
129 Northeast Regional | 8:41 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h21 | 12:02 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
193 Northeast Regional | 9:44 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h08 | 12:52 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
193 Northeast Regional | 9:49 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h03 | 12:52 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
197 Northeast Regional | 10:23 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h06 | 1:29 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 10:42 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h16 | 1:58 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 10:47 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h11 | 1:58 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
55 Vermonter | 11:03 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h03 | 2:06 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2171 NextGen Acela | 11:35 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h45 | 2:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, April 2 | |||||
175 Northeast Regional | 12:09 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h14 | 3:23 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 3:41 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 7h13 | 10:54 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC
Trains from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 42 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) but you can travel from only $14 (€12) by bus.
There are 41 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 198 miles (319 km) distance in 2h 44m.
Distance 198 miles (319 km) |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 41 |
Fastest train 2h 44m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
Train companies: Amtrak from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Newark, NJ and Washington, DC from $14 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Traveling by train from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC
The train connection between Newark, NJ and Washington, DC is a convenient option for travelers looking to explore the vibrant culture of both cities. Amtrak provides reliable service on this route, allowing passengers to enjoy comfortable seating and scenic views along the way. With frequent departures throughout the day, it's easy to plan your journey whether you're heading for business or leisure.
Train Connection: Newark, NJ to Washington, DC
The train connection between Newark, NJ and Washington, DC offers a direct service with a duration of 2 hours and 44 minutes. There are 17 connections available each day. Passengers can board the trains at either Newark Penn Station or Newark Airport Amtrak in New Jersey and arrive at Union Station in Washington, DC.
Newark, NJ to Washington, DC
The first daily train journey departs from Newark at 4:37 AM, providing an early start for travelers heading to the nation's capital. The last departure of the day is scheduled for 11:03 PM, allowing late-night arrivals in Washington, DC.
Train Tickets Price for Newark, NJ to Washington, DC
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between Newark and Washington is $31 (28€). The average ticket price tends to be around $12 (11€), making it a convenient option for travelers looking to explore these two cities.
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FAQs: Trains from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Market Street and Raymond Boulevard.
- Forno's of Spain
- Iberia Tavern & Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station
- Hotel Indigo Newark Downtown
- Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for NJ Transit and Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Newark Light Rail connections
- Hall 3: PATH connections
- NJ Transit: Lines Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line, Raritan Valley Line
- Newark Light Rail
- PATH: Newark-WTC line
- Bus: Several NJ Transit bus lines available
- 24/7 Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available at the airport with various options for short-term and long-term stays.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free for passengers
- Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott
- Hilton Newark Airport
- Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station is part of the Newark Liberty International Airport complex, connected by AirTrain to terminals and parking.
- AirTrain: Connects to airport terminals
- NJ Transit: Services to New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station
- Amtrak: Northeast Regional services
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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