The average train between Newark and Capitol Heights takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Newark to Capitol Heights. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Newark and Capitol Heights. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Capitol Heights at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Capitol Heights. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Capitol Heights station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Newark to Capitol Heights train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Capitol Heights train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Newark and Capitol Heights is 311.7 km. The road distance is 360 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $29–290 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Two other operators also service this route.
