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Newark Museum of Art
New Jersey’s largest museum, known for American art, Tibetan galleries, decorative arts, and the planetarium. A core cultural stop in Newark.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
6 h 45 m
Average duration
6 h 45 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
324 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Arlington, VA to Newark, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Arlington, VA to Newark, NJ will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 1 trains that leave Arlington, VA for Newark, NJ on Sat, Jun 27, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 27 the direct trains cover the 324 km distance in an average of 6 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 45 m .
On Sat, Jun 27 the slowest trains will take 6 h 45 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 Arlington, VA to Newark, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $79.
Distance: 201 miles (324 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$76 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $216 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Arlington, VA to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arlington, VA to Newark, NJ costing on average $76 (€62).
A bus is $166 (€136) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Arlington, VA to Newark, NJ costing on average $216 (€177).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 8m.
Bus takes on average 4h 34m.
You'll arrive about 37m sooner (3h 8m by train vs 3h 45m by car). Tickets start at around $76 (€62) compared to roughly $69 (€57) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Arlington, VA to Newark, NJ trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
160 Northeast Regional | 5:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h01 | 8:21 AM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
160 Northeast Regional | 5:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h06 | 8:26 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 6:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h05 | 9:25 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
54 Vermonter | 7:28 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h57 | 10:25 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2248 Acela | 7:48 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h46 | 10:34 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 7:57 AM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 4h25 | 12:22 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
152 Northeast Regional | 8:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h17 | 11:37 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2250 NextGen Acela | 8:38 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h52 | 11:30 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 9:10 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h12 | 12:22 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 9:10 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h18 | 12:28 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
118 Northeast Regional | 9:58 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h11 | 1:09 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
82 Northeast Regional | 10:18 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h08 | 1:26 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
82 Northeast Regional | 10:18 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h03 | 1:21 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2252 NextGen Acela | 10:53 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h41 | 1:34 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 11:25 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h57 | 2:22 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 11:25 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h02 | 2:27 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2214 NextGen Acela | 11:56 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h40 | 2:36 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 12:21 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h05 | 3:26 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 12:21 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h00 | 3:21 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 1:01 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h06 | 4:07 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 1:01 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h12 | 4:13 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
156 Northeast Regional | 1:26 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 4h12 | 5:38 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
156 Northeast Regional · 168 Northeast Regional | 1:26 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 4h55 | 6:21 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1 transfer | |
2216 Acela | 1:51 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h44 | 4:35 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
106 Northeast Regional | 1:56 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h11 | 5:07 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
106 Northeast Regional | 1:56 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h05 | 5:01 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
20 Crescent | 2:12 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h11 | 5:23 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
156 Northeast Regional | 2:31 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h13 | 5:44 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
156 Northeast Regional | 2:31 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h07 | 5:38 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2218 NextGen Acela | 2:56 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h44 | 5:40 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 3:21 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h00 | 6:21 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 3:21 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h05 | 6:26 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
126 Northeast Regional | 3:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h50 | 6:45 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 4:21 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h03 | 7:24 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
142 Northeast Regional | 5:21 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h12 | 8:33 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
158 Northeast Regional | 6:15 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h14 | 9:29 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
90 Palmetto | 7:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h06 | 11:03 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
128 Northeast Regional | 9:21 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h05 | 12:26 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 10:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h45 | 4:45 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 2:00 AM Arlington, VA | 6h45 | 8:45 AM Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Arlington, VA to Newark, NJ run on average 39 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 38 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 201 miles (324 km) distance in 3h 1m.
Distance 201 miles (324 km) |
Average train duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 39 |
Direct trains 38 |
Fastest train 3h 1m |
First train 4:26 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
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New Jersey’s largest museum, known for American art, Tibetan galleries, decorative arts, and the planetarium. A core cultural stop in Newark.
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Museum inside the historic Ahavas Sholom synagogue, presenting Jewish history, culture, and community heritage in Newark and New Jersey.
Famous urban park celebrated for its cherry blossoms, lakes, and broad walking routes. One of Newark’s most photogenic and popular outdoor spaces.
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Revitalized downtown park with public art, events, lawns, and seating. A lively central gathering spot near major landmarks.
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Moderate for U.S. city travel. Hotels can be pricey near the airport, but local dining is fairly affordable.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 15-20% for taxis and rideshares. USD 1-2 per drink at bars, USD 1-2 per bag for porters, and a few dollars daily for hotel housekeeping.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Arlington, VA to Newark, NJ 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 Newark, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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