The cheapest and fastest buses from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 23 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
319 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
Of the 21 buses that leave Newark, NJ for Washington, DC on Sun, Feb 22, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Feb 22 the direct buses cover the 319 km distance in an average of 4 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
On Sun, Feb 22 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Newark, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a flight costs an average of €62.
Distance: 198 miles (319 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€36 Average price Cheapest | €62 Average price | €150 Average price |
5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Newark, NJ to Washington, DC Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Live departures
Newark, NJ to Washington, DC bus times
The table below shows live departures for Newark, NJ to Washington, DC buses for today, Saturday, February 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
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![]() | 2:10 PM Newark, Penn Station | 5h15 | 7:25 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Newark, Penn Station | 4h30 | 8:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Newark, Penn Station | 6h05 | 10:45 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 transfer | ||
undefined · undefined | 5:40 PM Newark, NJ | 7h50 | 1:30 AM Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 1 transfer | ||
![]() | 5:50 PM Newark, Penn Station | 5h10 | 11:00 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus | 7:35 PM Newark, Penn Station | 4h25 | 12:00 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
0 | 8:20 PM Newark, NJ | 5h55 | 2:15 AM Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Newark, Penn Station | 4h30 | 1:00 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Newark, Penn Station | 4h35 | 2:15 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Newark, Penn Station | 7h05 | 6:40 AM Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW) | 1 transfer | ||
![]() | 12:35 AM Newark, Penn Station | 4h10 | 4:45 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
![]() | 1:50 AM Newark, Penn Station | 4h25 | 6:15 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
undefined · undefined | 2:35 AM Newark, Penn Station | 5h45 | 8:20 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 transfer | ||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 AM Newark, Penn Station | 7h30 | 11:00 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 transfer | ||
FlixBus | 5:20 AM Newark, Penn Station | 4h25 | 9:45 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
![]() | 6:50 AM Newark, Penn Station | 5h00 | 11:50 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Newark, Penn Station | 5h20 | 1:20 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
0 | 11:05 AM Newark, NJ | 5h55 | 5:00 PM Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 transfersDirect | ||
![]() | 11:35 AM Newark, Penn Station | 4h55 | 4:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus | 12:15 PM Newark, Penn Station | 4h35 | 4:50 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Newark, Penn Station | 5h35 | 6:05 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 transfer | ||
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Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Greyhound or Infobus to find the best option for your trip from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC
Buses from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 198 miles (319 km) distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 198 miles (319 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 4h 10m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus from Newark, NJ to Washington, DCYou can travel by bus between Newark, NJ to Washington, DC with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus for as low as $15 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- The National Mall, a historic and iconic open-area national park featuring monuments and museums
- The White House, the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States
- The United States Capitol, the home of the United States Congress and a symbol of the American people and government
- The Smithsonian Institution, a group of museums and research institutions offering diverse exhibits and educational programs
- The Lincoln Memorial, a monument honoring the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, known for its impressive architecture and historical significance.
- Discover the National Gallery of Art, featuring an extensive collection of European and American art from the Middle Ages to the present
- Stroll through Georgetown, a historic neighborhood known for its cobblestone streets, upscale shops, and vibrant dining scene
- Visit the Library of Congress, the largest library in the world, offering a vast collection of books, recordings, and exhibits
- Explore the vibrant Eastern Market, a historic public market offering fresh food, local arts, and crafts
- Enjoy a performance at the Kennedy Center, a premier venue for the performing arts, featuring theater, dance, and music.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Shake Shack (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 96, 97, D6 Metro: Red Train: Amtrak, MARC, VRE
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