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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Cheapest price on Oct 02
$104
Average ticket price on Oct 02
$270
Fastest journey on Oct 02
2 h 41 m
Average journey duration on Oct 02
2 h 43 m
Trains on Oct 02
40
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC will cost around $270 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $104.
On Fri, Oct 02, we found 40 trains from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC, including 39 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 02 the direct trains cover the 317 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 41 m .
On Fri, Oct 02 the slowest trains will take 2 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.
65 Northeast Regional11:42 PM6h47Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ6:29 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1041One-way0 transfers- 141 Northeast Regional8:39 AM3h08Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ11:47 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1041One-way0 transfers
- 137 Northeast Regional6:44 PM3h16Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ10:00 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1441One-way0 transfers
- 111 Northeast Regional5:06 AM3h25Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ8:31 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1441One-way0 transfers
- 181 Northeast Regional6:01 AM3h05Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ9:06 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1441One-way0 transfers
- 2155 Acela [NextGen]11:21 AM2h41Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ2:02 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$4031One-way0 transfers
- 2123 Acela4:29 PM2h42Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ7:11 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$4031One-way0 transfers
- 2159 Acela [NextGen]1:17 PM2h42Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ3:59 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$4031One-way0 transfers
- 2151 Acela [NextGen]9:15 AM2h44Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ11:59 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$3361One-way0 transfers
- 2163 Acela [NextGen]2:52 PM2h45Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ5:37 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$3361One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
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Trains from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC run on average 32 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:03. The fastest train covers the 196 miles (317 km) distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 196 miles (317 km) |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 12:09 AM |
Last train 11:03 PM |
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Live departures
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC trains for today, Thursday, October 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Northeast Regional | 2:19 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h08 | 5:27 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 19 Crescent | 2:20 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h28 | 5:48 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2163 Acela [NextGen] | 2:52 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h45 | 5:37 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 97 Silver Meteor | 2:53 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h33 | 6:26 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 85 Northeast Regional | 3:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h23 | 6:45 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2165 Acela [NextGen] | 3:32 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h54 | 6:26 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 173 Northeast Regional | 4:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h16 | 7:38 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2123 Acela | 4:29 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h42 | 7:11 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 129 Northeast Regional | 4:41 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h20 | 8:01 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2167 Acela | 5:15 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h48 | 8:03 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 193 Northeast Regional | 6:03 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h24 | 9:27 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2127 Acela [NextGen] | 6:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h45 | 9:07 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 197 Northeast Regional | 6:27 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h05 | 9:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 137 Northeast Regional | 6:44 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h16 | 10:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 55 Vermonter | 7:03 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h04 | 10:07 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2171 Acela | 7:35 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h47 | 10:22 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 175 Northeast Regional | 8:09 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h10 | 11:19 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 67 Northeast Regional | 11:41 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 7h13 | 6:54 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, October 2 | |||||
| 111 Northeast Regional | 5:06 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h25 | 8:31 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 181 Northeast Regional | 6:01 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h05 | 9:06 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89 Palmetto | 6:19 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h27 | 9:46 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89 Palmetto · 51 Cardinal | 6:19 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 4h00 | 10:19 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 113 Northeast Regional | 6:48 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h13 | 10:01 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 51 Cardinal | 7:02 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h17 | 10:19 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2105 Acela [NextGen] | 7:11 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h51 | 10:02 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 79 Carolinian | 7:24 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h38 | 11:02 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 183 Northeast Regional | 7:41 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h23 | 11:04 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2107 Acela | 7:50 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h46 | 10:36 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 141 Northeast Regional | 8:39 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h08 | 11:47 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2151 Acela [NextGen] | 9:15 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h44 | 11:59 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 185 Northeast Regional | 9:42 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h16 | 12:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 95 Northeast Regional | 10:53 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h12 | 2:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2155 Acela [NextGen] | 11:21 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h41 | 2:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 119 Northeast Regional | 11:32 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h20 | 2:52 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 125 Northeast Regional | 11:52 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h25 | 3:17 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2115 Acela [NextGen] | 12:10 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h50 | 3:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 131 Northeast Regional | 12:26 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h19 | 3:45 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 171 Northeast Regional | 12:57 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h31 | 4:28 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2159 Acela [NextGen] | 1:17 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h42 | 3:59 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2119 Acela [NextGen] | 2:11 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h50 | 5:01 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Trains from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, 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 Union Station, Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Most Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC trains use the Newark Penn Station to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ and Washington Union Station, Washington, DC train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 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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