How to travel from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC

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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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Flight

$74

Average price

$46

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$194

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3h 29m

Average total duration

2h 59m

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5h 9m

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4h 39m

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4h 24m

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1h 24m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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1.0 - 1.9kg

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Amtrak

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Republic Airlines

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from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC

How to get from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Peter Pan Bus LinesPPB 8604
    6:05 AM5h55
    Newark, Penn Station
    12:00 PMWashington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC
    $641One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Peter Pan Bus LinesPPB 8604
    6:05 AM5h55
    Newark, Penn Station
    12:00 PMWashington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC
    $641One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • UnitedUA1366
    6:10 AM1h18
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    7:28 AMDulles International Airport
    $5051One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak67 Northeast Regional
    11:41 PM7h13
    Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    6:54 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
    $3111One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak139 Northeast Regional
    9:37 PM3h08
    Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    12:45 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
    $3921One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak103 Northeast Regional
    9:06 AM3h14
    Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    12:20 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
    $4771One-way
    0 transfers
  • Peter Pan Bus LinesPPB 8604 · PPB 8611
    6:05 AM6h15
    Newark, Penn Station
    12:20 PMWashington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC
    $641One-way
    1 transfer
  • Infobus0
    6:05 AM5h55
    Newark, NJ
    12:00 PMWashington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC
    $911One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:15 AM4h35
    Newark, Penn Station
    11:50 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
    $1131One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA4172
    11:00 AM1h30
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    12:30 PMRonald Reagan National Airport
    $5051One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA4500
    8:15 AM1h30
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    9:45 AMRonald Reagan National Airport
    $5051One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA4499
    1:00 PM1h24
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    2:24 PMRonald Reagan National Airport
    $5051One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC

Travel to Washington, DC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Newark, NJ and Washington, DC including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC is a bus with an average price of $14 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $19 (€15).

A bus is $54 (€44) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $69 (€56).

The fastest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 14m.

Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 44m.

Bus takes on average 4h 10m.

The distance from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC is approximately 198 miles (319 km).
The average frequency per day from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC is:
  • Around 42 trains per day.
  • Around 29 flights per day.
  • Around 17 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newark, NJ and Washington, DC as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC:
  • Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in Ronald Reagan National Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
  • Buses mostly depart from Newark, Penn Station and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
  • Travel with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:
  • 41 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
  • 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
  • 17 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, Jersey City, NJ. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Washington, DC and these popular destinations at a great price.
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