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How to get fromNewark to Capitol Heightsby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Newark to Capitol Heights by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    3h 51m
    $33–705

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0310 / ...
    4h 52m
    $36–75

  3. Drive 214.3 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Capitol Heightscar car 214.3 mi
    3h 58m
    $40–57

  4. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    3h 35m
    $90–664

  5. Bus via Newark Penn Station

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Union Stationbus bus New York
    6h 32m
    $35–64

  6. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane JFK - DCA
    3h 55m
    $109–688

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane EWR - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Capitol Heights, Blue/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 6m
    $194–455

  8. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LGA - DCA
    4h 55m
    $112–785

  9. Fly Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LGA - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Capitol Heights, Blue/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    5h 32m
    $231–686

Newark to Capitol Heights by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar244Weekly Services
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Capitol Heights, MD, USA?

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. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route every 4 hours.

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