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Compare train, bus, and flight for Newark, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a flight costs an average of $70.
Distance: 198 miles (319 km)
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$76 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $199 Average price |
3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $19 (€15).
A bus is $63 (€50) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $78 (€62).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 41m.
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
- Around 42 trains per day.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newark, NJ and Washington, DC as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in Ronald Reagan National Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Buses mostly depart from Newark, Penn Station and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Washington, DC by train.
- 17 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines.
- 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
- 41 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
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