The average train between Newark and Washington DC takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
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 11:41 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Washington DC station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Newark to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Newark and Washington DC is 318.9 km. The road distance is 348 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.
