What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Washington, DC?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Washington, DC is to bus which costs $30 - $90 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Washington, DC?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Washington, DC is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $75 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Washington, DC?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Washington, DC?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Newark to Washington, DC?

The distance between Newark and Washington, DC is 216 miles. The road distance is 217.1 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Washington, DC without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Washington, DC without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $29 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Washington, DC?

The train from Newark, Penn Station to Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station takes 3h 19m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Newark to Washington, DC bus from?

Newark to Washington, DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Washington, DC train from?

Newark to Washington, DC train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train, bus or fly from Newark to Washington, DC?

The best way to get from Newark to Washington, DC is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $29 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $90 and takes 4h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $500 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Newark to Washington, DC bus arrive?

Newark to Washington, DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Newark to Washington, DC train arrive?

Newark to Washington, DC train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Newark to Washington, DC?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Washington, DC is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Newark to Washington, DC.

How do I get a train ticket from Newark to Washington, DC?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Newark to Washington, DC?

Book your Newark to Washington, DC bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Washington, DC?

There are 1701+ hotels available in Washington, DC.

Newark to Washington, DC - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Newark to Washington, DC by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, or subway

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
3h 19m
$29–700
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union StationFlixBus 2605 / ...
4h 25m
$30–90
Drive 215.8 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Washington, DC215.8 mi
4h
$40–57
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)EWR - DCA
3h 15m
$76–502
Bus via Penn Station (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union StationFlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 29m
$33–85
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 Station
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)JFK - DCA
3h 38m
$95–586
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)EWR - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
3h 48m
$206–467
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)LGA - DCA
4h 30m
$98–633
Fly Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)LGA - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
5h 21m
$243–688
Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plains
3. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)HPN - DCA
5h 55m
$122–738

Newark to Washington, DC by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 214.4 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Washington, DC, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.

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There are 10 ways to get from Newark to Washington, DC by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, or subway

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Drive 215.8 mi

Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Bus via Penn Station (Flixbus)

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

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

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

Fly Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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

Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Flights from Westchester County Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station

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Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station

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Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station

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Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica

Train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street

Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform

Train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plains

Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station

Bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Station

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