The average train between Washington, DC and Newark takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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 every 30 minutes between Washington, DC and Newark. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington, DC is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Newark at 1:53 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington, DC station and arriving at Newark station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
Washington, DC to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington, DC to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Book your Washington, DC to Newark train tickets online with Amtrak Northeast Regional, Amtrak Acela and Amtrak.
The distance between Washington, DC and Newark is 316.7 km. The road distance is 342 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.
