What companies run services between Newark, NJ and Washington, DC?

The following travel companies offer services from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC: Greyhound, FlixBus or Peter Pan Bus can take you to Washington, DC by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC for $42 (€38). Travel with United, American Airlines or Republic Airlines to go to Washington, DC by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Republic Airlines Newark, NJ to Washington, DC tickets on Omio for $142 (€129). Travel with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela to go to Washington, DC by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Amtrak Newark, NJ to Washington, DC tickets on Omio for $24 (€22).

Is there a direct service to Washington, DC from Newark, NJ?

Yes, there are direct services available from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC with the following travel companies: Direct buses with Greyhound, FlixBus or Peter Pan Bus with 16 direct buses per day. Direct flights with United, American Airlines or Republic Airlines with 10 direct flights per day. Direct trains with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela with 44 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, NJ to Washington, DC.

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Travel Information to Washington, DC from Newark, NJ

Distance	197 miles (318 km)
Available travel modes	Train, bus or flight
Ticket price range	$24 - $142
Cheapest mode	Train • $24 (€22) • 2 h 52 min
Fastest mode	Flight • $142 (€129) • 1 h 19 min
Popular travel companies	Greyhound, United or Amtrak

Travel 197 miles (318 km) by train, bus or flight between Newark, NJ and Washington, DC. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Greyhound, United or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC.

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

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

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02:10PM5h15

Newark, NJ

07:25PMWashington, DC

$671One-way

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02:10PM5h15

Newark, NJ

07:25PMWashington, DC

$671One-way

0 transfers

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FlixBus, Amtrak and Amtrak Acela will get you between Newark and Washington at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

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Amtrak is the main travel company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak travel running daily, you can travel by travel across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela travel for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your travel journey between Newark and Washington, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Acela is Amtrak’s flagship high-speed travel service operating services along the Northeast Corridor, connecting major cities like Washington, D. C. Baltimore, Philadelphia, NYC, Providence, and Boston. Acela travel are the fastest in the United States and can reach speeds up to 150 mph (250 km/h). When booking an Acela travel from Newark to Washington, you can choose between Business Class and First Class. Although each class offers different levels of services and accommodations, amenities in both classes include seat reservations, free Wi-Fi, power outlets, adjustable lighting at every seat, conference tables, large tray tables, and spacious and comfortable seats with extra legroom. Passengers can also purchase food and drinks on the travel at Café Acela.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

United Airlines is one of the USA’s leading airline and operates domestic and international routes. Economy, Premium Economy and Business are the ticket fares that the airline offers for your next travel from Newark to Washington.

FAQs: Travel from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC

FAQs: 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, NJ to Washington, DC.

There are 3 travel options between Newark, NJ and Washington, DC. You can take a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Washington, DC from Newark, NJ is by taking a train, which costs on average $24 (€22).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC:

Taking a train costs $3 (€3) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $27 (€24) for the same trip.

A train is $119 (€107) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $142 (€129).

The fastest way from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 19 min.

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

Bus takes 4 h on average.

Taking a train requires on average 2 h 52 min of travel time.

Washington, DC is approximately 197 miles (318 km) away from Newark, NJ.

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

20 buses a day.
14 flights a day.
Around 45 trains per day.

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

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

The following travel companies offer services from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC:

Greyhound, FlixBus or Peter Pan Bus can take you to Washington, DC by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC for $42 (€38).
Travel with United, American Airlines or Republic Airlines to go to Washington, DC by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Republic Airlines Newark, NJ to Washington, DC tickets on Omio for $142 (€129).
Travel with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela to go to Washington, DC by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Amtrak Newark, NJ to Washington, DC tickets on Omio for $24 (€22).

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

Direct buses with Greyhound, FlixBus or Peter Pan Bus with 16 direct buses per day.
Direct flights with United, American Airlines or Republic Airlines with 10 direct flights per day.
Direct trains with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela with 44 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, NJ to Washington, DC.

Your trip from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC doesn't have to end in Washington, DC. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Baltimore, MD or Boston, MA. If you’d like to add New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Baltimore, MD or Boston, MA to your Newark, NJ to Washington, DC tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Washington, DC today!

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