How to travel from Newark, DE to Washington, DC

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Travel Information to Washington, DC from Newark, DE

Distance87 miles (141 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$6 - $23
Cheapest modeTrain • $6 (€6) • 1 h 17 min
Fastest modeTrain • $6 (€6) • 1 h 17 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Amtrak

Travel 87 miles (141 km) by train or bus from Newark, DE to Washington, DC. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Newark, DE to Washington, DC.

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from Newark, DE to Washington, DC

How to get from Newark, DE to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Newark, DE to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
11:20AM2h15
Newark, I 95 (Delaware Welcome Center - Southbound), DE
01:35PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
$311One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Amtrak193 Northeast Regional
07:22PM1h33
Newark Station, Newark, DE
08:55PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$191One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Amtrak125 Northeast Regional
01:40PM1h30
Newark Station, Newark, DE
03:10PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$521One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak151 Northeast Regional
06:14AM1h32
Newark Station, Newark, DE
07:46AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$191One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
02:00PM2h00
Newark, Train Station, DE
04:00PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
$301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:50PM2h10
Newark, Train Station, DE
07:00PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
$311One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:30PM2h00
Newark, Train Station, DE
09:30PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
$291One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Newark, DE to Washington, DC

Travel to 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, DE to Washington, DC.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from Newark, DE to Washington, DC: train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel to Washington, DC from Newark, DE is a train with an average price of $6 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Newark, DE to Washington, DC:

A train is $17 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newark, DE to Washington, DC costing on average $23 (€21).

The fastest way from Newark, DE to Washington, DC is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 17 min.

There are alternative travel options to Washington, DC that take longer:

Bus takes 1 h 50 min on average.

The Newark, DE to Washington, DC distance is around 87 miles (141 km).

The average frequency per day from Newark, DE to Washington, DC is:

  • 4 buses per day.
  • 3 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Washington, DC from Newark, DE as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newark, DE to Washington, DC:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Newark, DE to Washington, DC:

    • You can take a bus from Newark, DE to Washington, DC with FlixBus, Greyhound or Peter Pan Bus. Cheap tickets can be found for $23 (€21) with FlixBus from Newark, DE to Washington, DC.
    • You can travel by train from Newark, DE to Washington, DC with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela, and you can find Amtrak Newark, DE to Washington, DC tickets for $6 (€6) on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Newark, DE to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:

    • Direct bus available with FlixBus, Greyhound or Peter Pan Bus 4 direct buses per day.
    • Direct train available with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela 3 direct trains per day.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Washington, DC as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Newark, DE to Washington, DC.

    Many of our customers who book a trip from Newark, DE to Washington, DC often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ, Baltimore, MD or Boston, MA. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Newark, DE and Washington, DC itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Washington, DC and any of these top destinations today!
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