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Cheap train tickets from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Union Station, Washington, DC

Showing times and prices for Jan 14

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Union Station, Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Amtrak181 Northeast Regional
06:01AM3h07
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
09:08AMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$441One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Amtrak67 Northeast Regional
11:41PM7h13
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
06:54AMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$441One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
Amtrak133 Northeast Regional
02:06PM3h02
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
05:08PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$661One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
Amtrak131 Northeast Regional
12:26PM3h23
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
03:49PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$661One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
Amtrak95 Northeast Regional
10:53AM3h17
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
02:10PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$661One-way
0 transfers

Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Union Station, Washington, DC train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 14
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Amtrak
151 Northeast Regional
04:26AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ3h20 07:46AM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
111 Northeast Regional
05:06AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ3h23 08:29AM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
2103 Acela
05:40AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ2h44 08:24AM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
181 Northeast Regional
06:01AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ3h07 09:08AM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
89 Palmetto
06:19AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ3h14 09:33AM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
2107 Acela
06:41AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ2h47 09:28AM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
79 Carolinian
07:24AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ3h13 10:37AM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
183 Northeast Regional
07:41AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ3h26 11:07AM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
141 Northeast Regional
08:26AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ3h19 11:45AM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
2151 Acela
09:15AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ2h40 11:55AM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
185 Northeast Regional
09:42AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ3h16 12:58PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
95 Northeast Regional
10:53AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ3h17 02:10PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
2155 Acela
11:15AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ2h40 01:55PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
119 Northeast Regional
11:18AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ3h15 02:33PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
125 Northeast Regional
11:52AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ3h18 03:10PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
131 Northeast Regional
12:26PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ3h23 03:49PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
171 Northeast Regional
12:57PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ3h32 04:29PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
2159 Acela
01:17PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ2h47 04:04PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
133 Northeast Regional
02:06PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ3h02 05:08PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
93 Northeast Regional
02:19PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ3h04 05:23PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
19 Crescent
02:20PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ3h33 05:53PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
2121 Acela
02:30PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ2h43 05:13PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
97 Silver Meteor
02:53PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ3h37 06:30PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
2163 Acela
03:15PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ2h44 05:59PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
85 Northeast Regional
03:22PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ3h18 06:40PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
173 Northeast Regional
04:22PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ3h15 07:37PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
129 Northeast Regional
04:41PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ3h24 08:05PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
193 Northeast Regional
05:44PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ3h12 08:56PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
2169 Acela
06:15PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ2h47 09:02PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
197 Northeast Regional
06:23PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ3h08 09:31PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
137 Northeast Regional
06:42PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ3h17 09:59PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
55 Vermonter
07:03PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ3h05 10:08PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
175 Northeast Regional
07:58PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ3h15 11:13PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
2173 Acela
08:28PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ2h47 11:15PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
67 Northeast Regional
11:41PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ7h13 06:54AM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect

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Fastest train times from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Union Station, Washington, DC

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Fastest Journey

2 h 40 m

Average

3 h 15 m

Trains per day

35

Distance

317 km

Of the 35 trains that leave Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ for Union Station, Washington, DC every day 35 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Amtrak2155 Acela
11:15AM2h40
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
01:55PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$2131One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Amtrak2151 Acela
09:15AM2h40
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
11:55AMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$4021One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Amtrak2121 Acela
02:30PM2h43
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
05:13PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$1741One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak2163 Acela
03:15PM2h44
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
05:59PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$4021One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak2103 Acela
05:40AM2h44
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
08:24AMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$1741One-way
0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Union Station, Washington, DC

Trains from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Union Station, Washington, DC run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $41 (€37) but you can travel from only $26 (€24) by bus.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $26 (€24)
Distance
196 miles (317 km)
Average train duration
3h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
$41 (€37)
Trains per day
10
Direct trains
10
Train providers
2
Fastest train
3h 3m
First train
08:37
Last train
23:42
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $26 (€24)

Train companies: Amtrak and Amtrak Acela from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Union Station, Washington, DC trains

You can travel by train from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Union Station, Washington, DC with Amtrak and Amtrak Acela for as low as $17 (€16). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains between Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ and Union Station, Washington, DC, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Union Station, Washington, DC train information with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 2 min
  • Cheapest Price: $17
  • Amtrak frequency: 15 a day

FAQs: Trains from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Union Station, Washington, DC

FAQs: Travel by train from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Union Station, Washington, DC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Union Station, Washington, DC.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Union Station, Washington, DC can start from as little as $17 (€16) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Union Station, Washington, DC is $85 (€78); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time to Union Station, Washington, DC from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ is on average 3 h 6 min   for the 197 mile (317 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Union Station, Washington, DC by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Union Station, Washington, DC leaves at 12: 18 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Union Station, Washington, DC leaves at 11: 58 PM.
Yes, there are 33 direct trains a day from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Union Station, Washington, DC with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Union Station, Washington, DC. Take the fast train with Amtrak Acela from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Union Station, Washington, DC.
For the best Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Union Station, Washington, DC train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ and Union Station, Washington, DC to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 58 PM.
A trip to Union Station, Washington, DC from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 6 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Union Station, Washington, DC by train is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ and Union Station, Washington, DC including taking a train, bus or flight.

Popular train stations from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to 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.
Newark Penn StationParkingDiningATMAccessibility
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
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Phone Number
Dining
Dining
  • Iberia Peninsula Restaurant
  • Iberia Restaurant
  • Sabor Unido
  • Dinosaur BBQ
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
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
  • Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Dining
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
Accessibility
  • Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
  • Phoenix Park Hotel
  • Kimpton George Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
  • Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
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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