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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 25m. 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 $78.
Distance: 198 miles (319 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$77 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $213 Average price |
3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Newark, NJ to Washington, DC
How to get from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
PPB 86046:05 AM5h55Newark, Penn Station12:00 PMWashington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC$311One-way0 transfers
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- PPB 86046:05 AM5h55Newark, Penn Station12:00 PMWashington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA13666:10 AM1h18Newark Liberty International Airport7:28 AMDulles International Airport$3331One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 181 Northeast Regional6:01 AM3h05Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ9:06 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$471One-way0 transfers
- 113 Northeast Regional6:48 AM3h07Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ9:55 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$471One-way0 transfers
- 111 Northeast Regional5:06 AM3h20Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ8:26 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$471One-way0 transfers
06:05 AM5h55Newark, NJ12:00 PMWashington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC$461One-way0 transfers
8:40 AM5h45Newark, Penn Station2:25 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$561One-way0 transfers- FlixBus11:00 AM4h30Newark, Penn Station3:30 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$561One-way0 transfers
- UA417710:10 AM1h37Newark Liberty International Airport11:47 AMDulles International Airport$3331One-way0 transfers
- UA417211:00 AM1h30Newark Liberty International Airport12:30 PMRonald Reagan National Airport$3331One-way0 transfers
- UA45008:00 AM1h30Newark Liberty International Airport9:30 AMRonald Reagan National Airport$3331One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC
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This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC:
A bus is $4 (€3) 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 29m.
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
- Around 41 trains per day.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 18 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newark, NJ and Washington, DC as scheduled services by train, bus, 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 FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus.
- 40 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
- 19 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines.
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