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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington DC and Newark takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is an hourly train service from Washington DC 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.

3h 24m
Duration
215 mi
Distance
$72
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Acela
3h 19m
$62–143

Washington DC to Newark train times

Trains run hourly between Washington DC and Newark. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Newark at 4:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 214.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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