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How to get fromWashington DC to Newarkby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train or subway

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Acela
    3h 9m
    $62–143

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    5h 9m
    $30–78

  3. Drive 216.5 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Newarkcar car 216.5 mi
    4h
    $40–58

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

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DCA - EWR
    3h 2m
    $59–429

  5. Bus via Washington DC

    1. Take the bus from Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Washington
    6h 51m
    $47–123

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DCA - LGA
    2. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    3h 50m
    $78–571

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane IAD - EWR
    3h 31m
    $233–563

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane DCA - JFK
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    3h 49m
    $73–454

  9. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane IAD - LGA
    4h 36m
    $307–525

Washington DC to Newark by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar247Weekly Services
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 33m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 4h. Flixbus USA also services this route every 4 hours.

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