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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 $24. 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 $24, and a flight costs an average of $74.
Distance: 198 miles (319 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$74 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $215 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC:
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $74 (€61).
A bus is $176 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $215 (€177).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 1m.
Bus takes on average 4h 52m.
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.
- FlixBus7:15 AM4h35Newark, Penn Station11:50 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:15 AM4h35Newark, Penn Station11:50 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UA44376:30 AM1h16Newark Liberty International Airport7:46 AMRonald Reagan National Airport$2681One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 141 Northeast Regional8:44 AM2h57Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ11:41 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1381One-way0 transfers
- 185 Northeast Regional9:46 AM3h06Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ12:52 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1381One-way0 transfers
- 119 Northeast Regional11:37 AM3h09Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ2:46 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1381One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:40 PM4h35Newark, Penn Station9:15 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$211One-way0 transfers
PPB 8604P6:05 AM5h45Newark Station (NJ 07102), NJ11:50 AMWashington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC$251One-way0 transfers
8:40 AM5h45Newark, Penn Station2:25 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$341One-way0 transfers
AA46126:00 AM1h20LaGuardia Airport7:20 AMRonald Reagan National Airport$2301One-way0 transfers- AA45901:28 PM1h28LaGuardia Airport2:56 PMRonald Reagan National Airport$2301One-way0 transfers
B69559:30 PM1h29John F. Kennedy International Airport10:59 PMRonald Reagan National Airport$2301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC:
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $74 (€61).
A bus is $176 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $215 (€177).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 1m.
Bus takes on average 4h 52m.
- Around 41 trains per day.
- Around 38 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 Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with United, Republic Airlines, American Airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus Lines to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- 40 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
- 20 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, American Airlines.
- 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus Lines.
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