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Newark to Gaithersburg trains

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The average train between Newark and Gaithersburg takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is an hourly train service from Newark to Gaithersburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 58m
Duration
232 mi
Distance
$141
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
3h 26m
$120–184

Newark to Gaithersburg train times

Trains run hourly between Newark and Gaithersburg. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Gaithersburg at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 32m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 53m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 38m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 48m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 5m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 48m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 5m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newark to Gaithersburg? 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: 232.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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