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The cheapest and fastest trains from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Showing times and prices for Apr 04
Cheapest price
$138
Average price
$285
Fastest journey
2 h 42 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
317 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, 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 Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC will cost around $285 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $138.
Fast trains
Of the 30 trains that leave Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ for Washington Union Station, Washington, DC on Sat, Apr 04, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 04 the direct trains cover the 317 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 42 m .
On Sat, Apr 04 the slowest trains will take 2 h 49 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.
65 Northeast Regional11:42 PM6h47Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ6:29 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1381One-way0 transfers- 135 Northeast Regional6:22 PM3h19Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ9:41 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2301One-way0 transfers
- 159 Northeast Regional5:22 PM3h21Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ8:43 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2301One-way0 transfers
- 165 Northeast Regional8:18 PM3h22Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ11:40 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2301One-way0 transfers
- 101 Northeast Regional8:06 AM3h10Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ11:16 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2301One-way0 transfers
2205 NextGen Acela9:14 AM2h42Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ11:56 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$4231One-way0 transfers- 2249 Acela10:20 AM2h44Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ1:04 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$4231One-way0 transfers
- 2255 Acela5:14 PM2h48Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ8:02 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$4231One-way0 transfers
- 2201 Acela7:09 AM2h49Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ9:58 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2971One-way0 transfers
- 2203 NextGen Acela8:14 AM2h49Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ11:03 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$3591One-way0 transfers
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $57.
Distance: 196 miles (317 km)
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Live departures
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC trains for today, Friday, April 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185 Northeast Regional | 1:42 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h15 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 173 Northeast Regional | 8:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h10 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Saturday, April 4 | |||||
| 175 Northeast Regional | 12:09 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h14 | 3:23 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 65 Northeast Regional | 3:42 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 6h47 | 10:29 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 109 Northeast Regional | 9:55 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h10 | 1:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89 Palmetto | 10:19 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h25 | 1:44 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2201 Acela | 11:09 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h49 | 1:58 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 | |
| 101 Northeast Regional | 12:06 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h10 | 3:16 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2203 NextGen Acela | 12:14 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h49 | 3:03 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 153 Northeast Regional | 12:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h10 | 3:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
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Trains from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC run on average 33 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 196 miles (317 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Distance 196 miles (317 km) |
Average train duration 3h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Train companies: Amtrak from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ and Washington Union Station, Washington, DC from $19 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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About
Amtrak is the main passenger train operator in the United States, providing medium- and long-distance intercity services across 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Operating over 300 trains daily and serving more than 500 destinations, Amtrak connects cities and regions nationwide through routes such as the high-speed Acela in the Northeast Corridor, the scenic Coast Starlight along the West Coast, and the Empire Builder linking Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest. Other notable services include the Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the unique Auto Train, which allows passengers to bring their cars onboard. Amtrak offers a variety of classes to suit different budgets and travel needs, including Coach, Business, First Class, and Sleeper Class with options like Roomettes, Bedrooms, and Bedroom Suites for overnight journeys. Ticket types include Saver, Value, Flexible, Business, and Premium. Onboard amenities vary by service but may include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power outlets, dining options, and lounge access on select trains. Popular routes include Washington, D.C.–Boston, San Diego–San Luis Obispo, San Jose–Sacramento, and Chicago–Seattle.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 59m
Cheapest Price
$19 (€15)
Amtrak frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
2 personal items and 2 carry-on bags included free
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at end of cars
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type and timing
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled by Amtrak
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café car with snacks, beverages, and light meals. Long-distance trains have full-service dining cars
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for Business and First Class. Optional fee for Coach Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, Red Cap assistance service, accessible platforms and stations
Pets
Small pets under 20 pounds allowed for $26 fee. Must be in carrier. Service animals travel free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, 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 Union Station, Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $19 (€15), while the average price is around $79 (€64).
The train from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC takes 2h 50m and runs 33 per day.
The distance by train from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC is 196 miles (317 km).
The first train from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC leaves at 12:03 AM.
The last train from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC leaves at 11:46 PM.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
Yes, there is a direct train from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC. This service operates 32 times per day, provided by Amtrak, Amtrak.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
The cheapest way to get from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC is by train, with a cost of around $19 (€15).
The train journey from Newark Penn Station, NJ to Washington Union Station, DC offers views of urban landscapes, industrial areas, and glimpses of the Delaware River, but it is not typically considered a scenic route.
A day trip from Newark Penn Station, NJ to Washington Union Station, DC is not feasible as the travel duration is 2h 50m. However, there are 33 trains per day covering the distance of 196 miles (317 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
Since neither Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ nor Washington Union Station, Washington, DC are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United States and United States. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC include Philadelphia, PA, Baltimore, MD, Wilmington, DE, Fredericksburg, VA, Cherry Hill, NJ.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
The currency used in the United States is the US Dollar (USD). For travelers, using cards is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially credit and debit cards, while cash is useful for small purchases or places that do not accept cards.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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Popular train stations from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
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Washington
The major train station for departures in Newark is Newark Penn Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Newark Penn Station for your trip from Newark to Washington.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
8Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Market Street and Raymond Boulevard.
Dining
- Forno's of Spain
- Iberia Tavern & Restaurant
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Ramps, restrooms.
WC
- $0.50
Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station
- Hotel Indigo Newark Downtown
- Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown
Lounge
- Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for NJ Transit and Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Newark Light Rail connections
- Hall 3: PATH connections
Public transit options for Newark Penn Station
- 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
The major train station for arrivals in Washington is Union Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Union Station for your journey to Washington from Newark.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
Distance to city center
2 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
Lockers
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Dining
- 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
Accessibility
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Hotel
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
Information Desk
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
Public transit options for Union Station
- 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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