The cheapest and fastest buses from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
- Cheapest price on Nov 11
- $49
- Average ticket price on Nov 11
- $61
- Fastest journey on Nov 11
- 3 h 55 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 11
- 4 h 5 m
- Buses on Nov 11
- 16
- Distance
- 317 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
On Wed, Nov 11, we found 16 buses from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ, including 9 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 11 the direct buses cover the 317 km distance in an average of 4 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
On Wed, Nov 11 the slowest buses will take 4 h 25 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.

7:25 PM 4h40 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station 12:05 AM Newark, Penn Station $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:35 PM 4h25 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station 2:00 AM Newark, Penn Station $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
6076 Connecting Bus · 1150 Northeast Regional2:20 AM 4h00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC 6:20 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus2:30 PM 4h05 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station 6:35 PM Newark, Penn Station $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus6:45 PM 3h55 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station 10:40 PM Newark, Penn Station $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus6:45 PM 3h55 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station 10:40 PM Newark, Penn Station $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
6:05 AM 4h00 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station 10:05 AM Newark, Penn Station $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
6076 Connecting Bus · 1150 Northeast Regional2:20 AM 4h00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC 6:20 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus2:30 PM 4h05 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station 6:35 PM Newark, Penn Station $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:35 PM 4h25 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station 2:00 AM Newark, Penn Station $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
Buses from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ run on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 196 miles (317 km) distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 196 miles (317 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 3h 55m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 5 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ.
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 08:06AM | Duration 4h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Live departures
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ bus times
The table below shows live departures for Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ buses for today, Tuesday, November 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 4:20 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 3h50 | 8:10 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:05 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h00 | 10:05 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h00 | 12:00 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 7:05 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h55 | 12:00 PM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 7:15 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 6h50 | 2:05 PM Newark, Penn Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 9:35 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h30 | 3:05 PM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h00 | 3:35 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h05 | 6:35 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 3h55 | 10:40 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:25 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h40 | 12:05 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h00 | 1:05 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h25 | 2:00 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:35 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h45 | 4:20 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 11 | |||||
![]() | 2:10 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h25 | 6:35 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6076 Connecting Bus · 1144 Northeast Regional | 2:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h05 | 7:25 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1 transfer | |
6076 Connecting Bus · 1150 Northeast Regional | 2:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h00 | 6:20 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1 transfer | |
· | 3:30 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h50 | 9:20 AM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
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- CoachRun
- Buses are equipped with facilities for disabled passengers.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- CoachRun
- Once a reservation is booked, it cannot be canceled by the customer
- duplicate bookings are non-refundable.
- 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.
- CoachRun
- One checked bag up to 62 inches and 50 pounds, plus one carry-on bag per passenger.
- 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).
- CoachRun
- Oversized or extra luggage may incur fees starting at $10 per piece.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
FAQs: Bus from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
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