Train Newark to Washington DC from $73 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Newark and Washington DC takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is an hourly train service from Newark to Washington DC. 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 21m
Duration: 216 mi
Distance: $73
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best

Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional

3h 40m

$62–134

Newark to Washington DC train times

Trains run hourly between Newark and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 23, 2026

12:26 PM → 3:55 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
1:17 PM → 4:35 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
2:06 PM → 5:12 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
2:30 PM → 5:36 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, April 24, 2026

4:37 AM → 7:53 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
6:01 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, April 25, 2026

4:37 AM → 7:52 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
6:19 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
7:24 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 11:22 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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