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Trip Overview

The average bus between Washington and Newark takes 4h 54m and the fastest bus takes 3h 55m. There is a bus service every few hours from Washington to Newark. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 54m
Duration
217 mi
Distance
$45
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Washington to Newark bus times

Buses run hourly between Washington and Newark. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Newark at 4:20 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 25m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h • Direct
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington to Newark? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 217 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Newark, NJ, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h. Two other operators also service this route.

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