The cheapest and fastest trains from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- €17
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- €294
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 2 h 45 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 2 h 50 m
- Trains on 13 Nov
- 39
- Distance
- 319 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around €294 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only €17.
On Fri, 13 Nov, we found 39 trains from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC, including 38 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 319 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 53 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.
55 Vermonter7:18 PM 3h18 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ 10:36 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC €17 1 One-way 0 changes
1153 Northeast Regional8:27 AM 3h16 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ 11:43 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC €124 1 One-way 0 changes
65 Northeast Regional11:42 PM 6h47 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ 6:29 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC €124 1 One-way 0 changes
1109 Northeast Regional5:55 AM 3h07 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ 9:02 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC €163 1 One-way 0 changes
79 Carolinian7:24 AM 3h38 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ 11:02 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC €163 1 One-way 0 changes
2151 Acela [NextGen]11:20 AM 2h45 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ 2:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC €347 1 One-way 0 changes
2115 Acela [NextGen]4:07 PM 2h49 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ 6:56 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC €528 1 One-way 0 changes
2149 Acela [NextGen]10:17 AM 2h51 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ 1:08 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC €347 1 One-way 0 changes
2105 Acela [NextGen]9:14 AM 2h52 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ 12:06 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC €347 1 One-way 0 changes
2133 Acela [NextGen]12:24 PM 2h53 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ 3:17 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC €347 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC
Trains from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 41 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 but you can travel from only €10 by coach.
There are 41 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 319 km distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 319 km |
Average train duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 41 |
Direct trains 41 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 3:00 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
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Live departures
Newark, NJ to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Newark, NJ to Washington, DC trains for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1109 Northeast Regional | 5:55 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h07 | 9:02 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
89 Palmetto | 6:19 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h27 | 9:46 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2101 Acela [NextGen] | 7:05 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h59 | 10:04 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
79 Carolinian | 7:24 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h38 | 11:02 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
1111 Northeast Regional | 8:11 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h15 | 11:26 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2103 Acela [NextGen] | 8:14 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h58 | 11:12 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
1153 Northeast Regional | 8:22 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h21 | 11:43 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
1153 Northeast Regional | 8:27 AM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h16 | 11:43 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2105 Acela [NextGen] | 9:14 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h52 | 12:06 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
1103 Northeast Regional | 9:18 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h08 | 12:26 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
1103 Northeast Regional | 9:23 AM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h03 | 12:26 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
1155 Northeast Regional | 9:25 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h16 | 12:41 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
1143 Northeast Regional | 10:15 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h07 | 1:22 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2149 Acela [NextGen] | 10:17 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h51 | 1:08 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
1143 Northeast Regional | 10:21 AM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h01 | 1:22 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
1127 Northeast Regional | 10:26 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h29 | 1:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2151 Acela [NextGen] | 11:20 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h45 | 2:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
1195 Northeast Regional | 11:28 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h10 | 2:38 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2133 Acela [NextGen] | 12:24 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h53 | 3:17 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
1147 Northeast Regional | 1:07 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h05 | 4:12 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
1147 Northeast Regional | 1:12 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h00 | 4:12 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
1099 Northeast Regional | 1:35 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h06 | 4:41 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
1161 Northeast Regional | 2:06 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h20 | 5:26 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
1161 Northeast Regional | 2:11 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h15 | 5:26 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2123 Acela [NextGen] | 2:19 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h54 | 5:13 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
19 Crescent | 2:20 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h28 | 5:48 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 2:53 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h33 | 6:26 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2155 Acela [NextGen] | 5:14 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h53 | 8:07 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
1129 Northeast Regional | 5:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h21 | 8:43 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
1129 Northeast Regional | 5:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h16 | 8:43 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
1135 Northeast Regional | 6:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h24 | 9:46 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
1135 Northeast Regional | 6:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h19 | 9:46 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
55 Vermonter | 7:18 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h18 | 10:36 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
1165 Northeast Regional | 8:18 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h24 | 11:42 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
1165 Northeast Regional | 8:23 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h19 | 11:42 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
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FAQs: Newark, NJ to Washington, DC train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Newark, NJ and Washington, DC
Most Newark, NJ to Washington, DC trains use the Newark Penn Station to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Newark, NJ and Washington, DC train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Newark, NJ station do trains to Washington, DC leave from?
Getting to Newark Penn Station from Newark city centre
Newark Penn Station train station facilities and services
Newark Penn Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Forno's of Spain, Iberia Tavern & Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Newark Penn Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Newark Penn Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Newark Penn Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Newark Penn Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Newark Penn Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station, Hotel Indigo Newark Downtown, Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown.
Getting to Newark Airport Amtrak from Newark city centre
Newark Airport Amtrak is 4 km from Newark city centre. Public transport options include:
Newark Airport Amtrak train station facilities and services
Newark Airport Amtrak has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Newark Airport Amtrak. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Newark Airport Amtrak: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Newark Airport Amtrak: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott, Hilton Newark Airport, Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel.
Which Washington, DC station do trains from Newark, NJ arrive at?
Getting to Union Station from Washington city centre
Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station train station facilities and services
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Shake Shack, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Chopt Creative Salad Co., Chipotle Mexican Grill, Thunder Grill, Johnny Rockets, Jamba Juice, Ladurée Union Station, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak. ATMs are there are 2 ATM machines located on Level G.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00, Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill, Phoenix Park Hotel, Kimpton George Hotel.
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