The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Station, Newark, DE
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
1 h 19 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
138 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Station, Newark, DE is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Station, Newark, DE will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 2 trains that leave Washington Union Station, Washington, DC for Newark Station, Newark, DE on Tue, Dec 23, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct trains cover the 138 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 19 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest trains will take 1 h 22 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Station, Newark, DE
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Station, Newark, DE among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€43 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Station, Newark, DE train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Station, Newark, DE trains for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
86 Northeast Regional | 1:50 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h22 | 3:12 PM Newark Station, Newark, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
184 Northeast Regional | 6:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h18 | 7:43 PM Newark Station, Newark, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
148 Northeast Regional · 193 Northeast Regional | 7:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h26 | 12:21 AM Newark Station, Newark, DE | 1 transfer | |
176 Northeast Regional | 8:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h16 | 9:46 PM Newark Station, Newark, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Station, Newark, DE
Trains from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Station, Newark, DE run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€18) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 11:59, the last at 19:30. The fastest train covers the 85 miles (138 km) distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 85 miles (138 km) |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€18) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 11:59 |
Last train 19:30 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Station, Newark, DE trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and Newark Station, Newark, DE from $20 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Station, Newark, DE
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Station, Newark, DE 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 Newark Station, Newark, DE, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Newark Station, Newark, DE
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- 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
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station entrance.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free for passengers
- Located in the main hall
- The station has a single main hall with access to platforms and ticketing.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available

