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The cheapest and fastest trains from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Showing times and prices for Jan 03
Cheapest price
$136
Average price
$241
Fastest journey
2 h 36 m
Average duration
2 h 41 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
317 km
Cheap tickets
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 $241 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $136.
Fast trains
Of the 27 trains that leave Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ for Washington Union Station, Washington, DC on Sat, Jan 03, 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jan 03 the direct trains cover the 317 km distance in an average of 2 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 36 m .
On Sat, Jan 03 the slowest trains will take 2 h 44 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.
89 Palmetto06:19AM3h08
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ09:27AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$1361One-way
0 transfers
79 Carolinian07:24AM3h07
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ10:31AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$1751One-way
0 transfers
65 Northeast Regional11:42PM6h47
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ06:29AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$1801One-way
0 transfers
155 Northeast Regional09:22AM3h15
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ12:37PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$1801One-way
0 transfers
101 Northeast Regional08:06AM3h06
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ11:12AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$1801One-way
0 transfers
2253 Acela03:15PM2h36
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ05:51PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$3491One-way
0 transfers
2203 Acela08:14AM2h40
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ10:54AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$2821One-way
0 transfers
2249 Acela10:17AM2h41
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ12:58PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$3491One-way
0 transfers
2205 Acela09:14AM2h42
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ11:56AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$5151One-way
0 transfers
2255 Acela05:14PM2h44
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ07:58PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$3491One-way
0 transfers
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ - Washington Union Station, Washington, DCCompare Amtrak, Amtrak Acela
$45
2h 56m
25 a day
Power plugs
Wifi
2 personal items and 2 carry-on bags included free
Included in ticket price for Business and First Class. Optional fee for Coach Class
$109
2h 46m
8 a day
Power plugs
Wifi
2 personal items and 2 carry-on bags included free
Coach Class: Not included, can be purchased. Business/First Class: Included
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a flight costs an average of €140.
Distance: 196 miles (317 km)
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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, Friday, January 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 10:10 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 193 Northeast Regional | 10:44 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h06 | 1:50 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 197 Northeast Regional | 11:23 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h02 | 2:25 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 137 Northeast Regional | 11:42 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h11 | 2:53 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, January 3 | |||||
| 55 Vermonter | 12:03 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h59 | 3:02 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 175 Northeast Regional | 12:58 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h09 | 4:07 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 65 Northeast Regional | 4:42 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 6h47 | 11:29 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89 Palmetto | 11:19 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h08 | 2:27 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 79 Carolinian | 12:24 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h07 | 3:31 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 101 Northeast Regional | 1:06 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h06 | 4:12 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2203 Acela | 1:14 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h40 | 3:54 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 153 Northeast Regional | 1:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h08 | 4:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 103 Northeast Regional | 2:06 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h10 | 5:16 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2205 Acela | 2:14 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h42 | 4:56 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 155 Northeast Regional | 2:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h15 | 5:37 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 143 Northeast Regional | 3:04 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h20 | 6:24 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2249 Acela | 3:17 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h41 | 5:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 195 Northeast Regional | 4:23 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h02 | 7:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 147 Northeast Regional | 6:07 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h05 | 9:12 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 99 Northeast Regional | 6:35 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h06 | 9:41 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 19 Crescent | 7:20 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h27 | 10:47 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 161 Northeast Regional | 7:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h07 | 10:29 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 97 Silver Meteor | 7:53 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h27 | 11:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2253 Acela | 8:15 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h36 | 10:51 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 87 Northeast Regional | 8:21 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h07 | 11:28 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 163 Northeast Regional | 9:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h10 | 12:32 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 33 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:26, the last at 23:03. The fastest train covers the 196 miles (317 km) distance in 2h 46m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 196 miles (317 km) |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 2h 46m |
First train 08:26 |
Last train 23:03 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ and Washington Union Station, Washington, DC from $25 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Amtrak
About
Amtrak is the main passenger train operator in the United States, providing medium- and long-distance intercity services across 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Operating over 300 trains daily and serving more than 500 destinations, Amtrak connects cities and regions nationwide through routes such as the high-speed Acela in the Northeast Corridor, the scenic Coast Starlight along the West Coast, and the Empire Builder linking Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest. Other notable services include the Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the unique Auto Train, which allows passengers to bring their cars onboard. Amtrak offers a variety of classes to suit different budgets and travel needs, including Coach, Business, First Class, and Sleeper Class with options like Roomettes, Bedrooms, and Bedroom Suites for overnight journeys. Ticket types include Saver, Value, Flexible, Business, and Premium. Onboard amenities vary by service but may include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power outlets, dining options, and lounge access on select trains. Popular routes include Washington, D.C.–Boston, San Diego–San Luis Obispo, San Jose–Sacramento, and Chicago–Seattle.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 56m
Cheapest Price
$45 (€36)
Amtrak frequency
25 a day
Luggage included
2 personal items and 2 carry-on bags included free
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at end of cars
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type and timing
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled by Amtrak
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café car with snacks, beverages, and light meals. Long-distance trains have full-service dining cars
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for Business and First Class. Optional fee for Coach Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, Red Cap assistance service, accessible platforms and stations
Pets
Small pets under 20 pounds allowed for $26 fee. Must be in carrier. Service animals travel free
Quiet zone
Amtrak Acela
About
Amtrak Acela is the flagship high-speed train service operated by Amtrak, the national rail operator of the United States. Running along the Northeast Corridor, Acela connects major cities such as Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, Providence, and Boston. It is the fastest train service in the U.S., reaching speeds of up to 150 mph (250 km/h). Passengers can choose between Business Class and First Class. Both offer seat reservations, free Wi-Fi, power outlets, adjustable lighting, conference tables, and large tray tables, with spacious seating and extra legroom. Business Class includes complimentary snacks and beverages, while First Class offers larger seats, complimentary meals, and access to premium lounges. Food and drinks are also available for purchase at Café Acela. Popular routes include Washington, D.C.–New York City, New York City–Boston, and Philadelphia–Washington, D.C.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 46m
Cheapest Price
$109 (€87)
Amtrak Acela frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
2 personal items and 2 carry-on bags included free
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at end of cars
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type and timing
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café car with snacks, beverages, and light meals. Long-distance trains have full-service dining cars
Seat reservation
Coach Class: Not included, can be purchased. Business/First Class: Included
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, Red Cap assistance service, accessible platforms and stations
Pets
Small pets under 20 pounds allowed for $26 fee. Must be in carrier. Service animals travel free
Quiet zone
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.
A day trip from Newark Penn Station, NJ to Washington Union Station, DC is not feasible as the travel duration is 2h 46m. However, there are 33 trains per day covering the distance of 196 miles (317 km).
The train journey from Newark Penn Station, NJ to Washington Union Station, DC offers views of urban landscapes, industrial areas, and glimpses of the Delaware River, but it is not typically considered a scenic route.
The train from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC takes 2h 46m and runs 33 per day.
The last train from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC leaves at 11:03 PM.
Train ticket prices from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $25 (€20), while the average price is around $98 (€78).
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
The distance by train from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC is 196 miles (317 km).
The cheapest way to get from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC is by train, with a cost of around $25 (€20).
The first train from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC leaves at 8:26 AM.
Yes, you can take the train from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
Yes, there is a direct train from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC. This service operates 32 times per day, provided by Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Newark
Washington
The major train station for departures in Newark is Newark Penn Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Newark Penn Station for your trip from Newark to Washington.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
8Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Market Street and Raymond Boulevard.
Dining
- Forno's of Spain
- Iberia Tavern & Restaurant
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Ramps, restrooms.
WC
- $0.50
Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station
- Hotel Indigo Newark Downtown
- Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown
Lounge
- Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for NJ Transit and Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Newark Light Rail connections
- Hall 3: PATH connections
Public transit options for Newark Penn Station
- NJ Transit: Lines Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line, Raritan Valley Line
- Newark Light Rail
- PATH: Newark-WTC line
- Bus: Several NJ Transit bus lines available
The major train station for arrivals in Washington is Union Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Union Station for your journey to Washington from Newark.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
Distance to city center
2 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
Lockers
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Dining
- 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
Accessibility
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Hotel
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
Information Desk
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
Public transit options for Union Station
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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