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Newark Museum of Art
New Jersey’s largest museum, known for American art, decorative arts, Tibetan galleries, and a planetarium. A strong cultural stop near the airport.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 20 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
315 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Washington, DC to Newark Liberty International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Newark Liberty International Airport will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 10 buses that leave Washington, DC for Newark Liberty International Airport on Mon, Jun 22, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 315 km distance in an average of 4 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 4 h 35 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Newark Liberty International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $99.
Distance: 195 miles (315 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $117 Average price | $236 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Newark Liberty International Airport:
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Newark Liberty International Airport costing on average $117 (€96).
A bus is $191 (€156) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Newark Liberty International Airport costing on average $236 (€193).
Other travel options to Newark Liberty International Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 1m.
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
Tickets start at around $45 (€37) compared to roughly $68 (€56) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23 (€19). The journey takes 4h 35m versus 3h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Infobus, FlixBus, Greyhound.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Newark Liberty International Airport buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:05 PM Washington, DC | 5h55 | 6:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:35 PM Washington, DC | 6h30 | 9:05 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:55 PM Washington, DC | 4h35 | 1:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
![]() | 2:05 AM Washington, DC | 4h35 | 6:40 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 AM Washington, DC | 4h25 | 6:55 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 AM Washington, DC | 4h25 | 10:35 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 AM Washington, DC | 3h40 | 12:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Washington, DC to Newark Liberty International Airport run on average 49 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by train.
There are 40 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 195 miles (315 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 195 miles (315 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Buses per day 49 |
Direct buses 40 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
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Discover the best of Newark Liberty International Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Newark Liberty International Airport trip today.
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Airport prices are higher than in Newark or New York. Meals, coffee, and convenience items usually cost more inside terminals.
Tip 15-20% at sit-down restaurants. Not expected at grab-and-go counters, but tip jars are common. Round up or tip USD 1-2 for porters, shuttles, or helpful service.
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