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

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Cheapest

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

Cheapest
Amtrak66 Northeast RegionalAmtrak66 Northeast Regional
10:00PM3h53
Union Station, Washington, DC
01:53AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
$191One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
Amtrak198 Northeast RegionalAmtrak198 Northeast Regional
09:15PM3h11
Union Station, Washington, DC
12:26AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
$251One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak186 Northeast RegionalAmtrak186 Northeast Regional
08:30PM3h06
Union Station, Washington, DC
11:36PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
$441One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak178 Northeast RegionalAmtrak178 Northeast Regional
04:00PM3h03
Union Station, Washington, DC
07:03PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
$451One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak196 Northeast RegionalAmtrak196 Northeast Regional
06:05PM2h59
Union Station, Washington, DC
09:04PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
$661One-way
0 transfers

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

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Amtrak
2150 Acela
Amtrak2150 Acela
04:54AM Union Station, Washington, DC2h36 07:30AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
170 Northeast Regional
Amtrak170 Northeast Regional
05:00AM Union Station, Washington, DC3h06 08:06AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
2152 Acela
Amtrak2152 Acela
05:55AM Union Station, Washington, DC2h33 08:28AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
130 Northeast Regional
Amtrak130 Northeast Regional
06:23AM Union Station, Washington, DC3h18 09:41AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
2154 Acela
Amtrak2154 Acela
06:50AM Union Station, Washington, DC2h39 09:29AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
172 Northeast Regional
Amtrak172 Northeast Regional
07:05AM Union Station, Washington, DC3h18 10:23AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
112 Northeast Regional
Amtrak112 Northeast Regional
07:40AM Union Station, Washington, DC3h14 10:54AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
56 Vermonter
Amtrak56 Vermonter
08:05AM Union Station, Washington, DC2h56 11:01AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
86 Northeast Regional
Amtrak86 Northeast Regional
08:50AM Union Station, Washington, DC3h04 11:54AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
2162 Acela
Amtrak2162 Acela
09:25AM Union Station, Washington, DC2h40 12:05PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
182 Northeast Regional
Amtrak182 Northeast Regional
09:30AM Union Station, Washington, DC3h07 12:37PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
114 Northeast Regional
Amtrak114 Northeast Regional
10:05AM Union Station, Washington, DC3h09 01:14PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
2108 Acela
Amtrak2108 Acela
10:28AM Union Station, Washington, DC2h35 01:03PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
174 Northeast Regional
Amtrak174 Northeast Regional
10:32AM Union Station, Washington, DC3h22 01:54PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
84 Northeast Regional
Amtrak84 Northeast Regional
11:10AM Union Station, Washington, DC3h09 02:19PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
134 Northeast Regional
Amtrak134 Northeast Regional
12:00PM Union Station, Washington, DC3h01 03:01PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
2166 Acela
Amtrak2166 Acela
12:55PM Union Station, Washington, DC2h33 03:28PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
184 Northeast Regional
Amtrak184 Northeast Regional
01:15PM Union Station, Washington, DC3h12 04:27PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
2168 Acela
Amtrak2168 Acela
01:52PM Union Station, Washington, DC2h33 04:25PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
94 Northeast Regional
Amtrak94 Northeast Regional
02:00PM Union Station, Washington, DC3h03 05:03PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
20 Crescent
Amtrak20 Crescent
02:35PM Union Station, Washington, DC3h42 06:17PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
2170 Acela
Amtrak2170 Acela
02:50PM Union Station, Washington, DC2h39 05:29PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
148 Northeast Regional
Amtrak148 Northeast Regional
02:55PM Union Station, Washington, DC3h11 06:06PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
176 Northeast Regional
Amtrak176 Northeast Regional
03:30PM Union Station, Washington, DC3h10 06:40PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
2172 Acela
Amtrak2172 Acela
03:55PM Union Station, Washington, DC2h32 06:27PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
178 Northeast Regional
Amtrak178 Northeast Regional
04:00PM Union Station, Washington, DC3h03 07:03PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
136 Northeast Regional
Amtrak136 Northeast Regional
05:00PM Union Station, Washington, DC3h11 08:11PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
2122 Acela
Amtrak2122 Acela
05:25PM Union Station, Washington, DC2h38 08:03PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
196 Northeast Regional
Amtrak196 Northeast Regional
06:05PM Union Station, Washington, DC2h59 09:04PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
2124 Acela
Amtrak2124 Acela
06:25PM Union Station, Washington, DC2h36 09:01PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
138 Northeast Regional
Amtrak138 Northeast Regional
06:35PM Union Station, Washington, DC3h23 09:58PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
90 Palmetto
Amtrak90 Palmetto
07:57PM Union Station, Washington, DC3h08 11:05PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
186 Northeast Regional
Amtrak186 Northeast Regional
08:30PM Union Station, Washington, DC3h06 11:36PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
198 Northeast Regional
Amtrak198 Northeast Regional
09:15PM Union Station, Washington, DC3h11 12:26AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
66 Northeast Regional
Amtrak66 Northeast Regional
10:00PM Union Station, Washington, DC3h53 01:53AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect

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

Showing times and prices for Jan 21

Fastest Journey

2 h 32 m

Average

3 h 1 m

Trains per day

35

Distance

317 km

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

Fastest
Amtrak2172 AcelaAmtrak2172 Acela
03:55PM2h32
Union Station, Washington, DC
06:27PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
$1821One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Amtrak2166 AcelaAmtrak2166 Acela
12:55PM2h33
Union Station, Washington, DC
03:28PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
$2231One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Amtrak2152 AcelaAmtrak2152 Acela
05:55AM2h33
Union Station, Washington, DC
08:28AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
$2741One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Amtrak2168 AcelaAmtrak2168 Acela
01:52PM2h33
Union Station, Washington, DC
04:25PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
$2741One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak2108 AcelaAmtrak2108 Acela
10:28AM2h35
Union Station, Washington, DC
01:03PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
$3401One-way
0 transfers

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

Trains from Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ run on average 25 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€31) if you book in advance.
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 7m
Cheapest ticket price
$34 (€31)
Trains per day
25
Direct trains
25
Train providers
2
Fastest train
2h 54m
First train
21:00
Last train
23:35
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 and Amtrak Acela from Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ trains

For as little as $35 (€32) you can travel by train between Union Station, Washington, DC and Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ with Amtrak and Amtrak Acela. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains from Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ, 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.

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

  • Average Duration: 3 h
  • Cheapest Price: $35
  • Amtrak frequency: 15 a day

Traveling by train from Union Station, DC to Newark Penn Station, NJ

Traveling between Union Station in Washington, DC and Newark Penn Station in New Jersey is a convenient journey made easy by Amtrak. With frequent departures throughout the day, you can enjoy comfortable seating and scenic views along the way. The trip typically takes around 2 hours and offers an efficient connection for both business travelers and tourists alike. Whether you're heading to explore the vibrant culture of Newark or visiting friends in DC, this train service provides a reliable option for your travel needs.

Train Connection: Union Station, DC to Newark Penn Station, NJ

The train connection between Union Station in Washington D.C. and Newark Penn Station in New Jersey has a duration of 3 hours and 1 minute. There are up to 10 connections available per day, all of which are direct services.

Union Station, DC to Newark Penn Station, NJ

The first daily train departs from Union Station in Washington, D.C. at 9:05 AM and arrives at Newark Penn Station by 10:30 AM.

Train Tickets Price from Union Station, DC to Newark Penn Station, NJ

The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between Union Station in Washington D.C. and Newark Penn Station is $22 (20€). This offers a budget-friendly option for travelers looking to explore these vibrant cities while enjoying comfortable rail transportation.

Exploring Newark: A Blend of History, Culture, and Entertainment

Newark Penn Station, opened in 1935, is a stunning example of Art Deco architecture and has played a crucial role as a transportation hub for the region. Its significance lies not only in its historical function but also in its vibrant atmosphere that connects commuters to New York City and beyond. Unique features include the grand waiting room adorned with intricate murals and an impressive clock tower that serves as a beacon for travelers.

The Prudential Center, completed in 2007, stands out as Newark's premier sports and entertainment venue, hosting everything from NHL games to major concerts. This state-of-the-art facility symbolizes the city's revitalization efforts while providing locals and visitors alike with world-class experiences year-round. One of its unique aspects is the breathtaking view of Manhattan’s skyline visible from certain vantage points within the arena.

Military Park holds deep historical significance dating back to Revolutionary War times when it served as both a military encampment site and later transformed into one of Newark's most cherished green spaces. Today, this park acts as an urban oasis where community events flourish amidst beautiful landscaping featuring sculptures commemorating local heroes. What sets Military Park apart are its interactive installations like outdoor chess tables which invite engagement among visitors while celebrating Newark’s rich heritage.

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

FAQs: Travel by train from Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ 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 Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ can start from as little as $17 (€16) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ is $74 (€67); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ train time is 2 h 29 min   covering the 197 mile (317 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ leaves at 1: 05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ leaves at 11: 57 PM.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ without having to change trains with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. There are 30 direct trains from Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ. Take the fast train with Amtrak Acela from Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ.
For the route from Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ you can take a train with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ from Union Station, Washington, DC on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 57 PM.
A trip to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ from Union Station, Washington, DC is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 29 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ by train is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ including taking a train, bus or flight.

Popular train stations from Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ

Washington
Newark
The major train station for departures in Washington is Union Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Union Station for your trip from Washington to 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
The major train station for arrivals 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 journey to Newark from Washington.
Newark Penn StationParkingDiningATMAccessibility
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
phone
Phone Number
Dining
Dining
  • Iberia Peninsula Restaurant
  • Iberia Restaurant
  • Sabor Unido
  • Dinosaur BBQ

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