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Freeman Store and Museum
Local history museum in a former rail station with exhibits on trains, town growth, and community life. A compact and informative visit.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$135
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$182
Fastest journey on Sep 20
3 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
3 h 30 m
Trains on Sep 20
3
Distance
334 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newark, NJ to Vienna, VA 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 Vienna, VA will cost around $182 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $135.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 3 trains from Newark, NJ to Vienna, VA, including 3 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 334 km distance in an average of 3 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 4 h 17 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to Vienna, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, while a flight costs an average of $504.
Distance: 207 miles (334 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$209 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $504 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Vienna, VA:
A bus is $149 (€122) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Vienna, VA costing on average $209 (€171).
A bus is $444 (€363) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Vienna, VA costing on average $504 (€412).
Other travel options to Vienna, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 24m.
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
You'll arrive about 33m sooner (3h 24m by train vs 3h 57m by car). Tickets start at around $209 (€171) compared to roughly $66 (€54) 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 Newark, NJ to Vienna, VA trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:27 PM Newark, NJ | 3h06 | 9:33 PM Vienna, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:27 PM Newark, NJ | 3h14 | 1:41 AM Vienna, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
![]() | 12:27 PM Newark, NJ | 3h05 | 3:32 PM Vienna, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:11 PM Newark, NJ | 3h08 | 6:19 PM Vienna, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Newark, NJ to Vienna, VA run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $68 (€56) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by bus.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 207 miles (334 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 207 miles (334 km) |
Average train duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€56) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 11:41 PM |
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Best time to book 70 days |
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Local history museum in a former rail station with exhibits on trains, town growth, and community life. A compact and informative visit.
Nearby contemporary art center with rotating exhibitions, artist talks, and workshops. Worth the short trip for modern regional art.
Children's museum nearby with interactive exhibits, play-based learning, and family-friendly art and science activities.
Popular rail-trail for walking and cycling through Vienna, with tree-lined sections, local access points, and an easy way to explore town.
Central civic green used for concerts, festivals, and seasonal events. A pleasant stop surrounded by shops and town landmarks.
Large community park with sports fields, playgrounds, walking paths, and open space that offers a relaxed local atmosphere.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newark, NJ to Vienna, VA 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 Vienna, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Newark, NJ to Vienna, VA trains use the Newark Airport Amtrak to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Newark, NJ and Vienna, VA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Newark Airport Amtrak is 4 km from Newark city centre. Public transport options include:
Newark Airport Amtrak has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Newark Airport Amtrak. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Newark Airport Amtrak: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newark Airport Amtrak: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott, Hilton Newark Airport, Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel.
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 options include: Forno's of Spain, Iberia Tavern & Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Newark Penn Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Newark Penn Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newark Penn Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Newark Penn Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newark Penn Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station, Hotel Indigo Newark Downtown, Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown.
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