The average train between Washington DC and Newark takes 3h 11m 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.
Trains run hourly between Washington DC and Newark. The earliest departure is at 2:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Newark at 1:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Newark. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Newark station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Washington DC to Newark train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Newark train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Washington DC and Newark is 318.9 km. The road distance is 346 km.
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 33m. Two other operators also service this route.
