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Compare train and bus for Washington, DC to Newark, DE
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Newark, DE among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Newark, DE:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Newark, DE costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Newark, DE take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 56m.
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How to get from Washington, DC to Newark, DE by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Washington, DC to Newark, DE is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:05 PM2h15Washington, DC5:20 PMNewark, DE$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:05 PM2h15Washington, DC5:20 PMNewark, DE$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:05 AM1h45Washington, DC6:50 AMNewark, DE$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:05 PM2h15Washington, DC4:20 PMNewark, DE$281One-way0 transfers
- 8:30 PM2h00Washington, DC10:30 PMNewark, DE$371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Newark, DE:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Newark, DE costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Newark, DE take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 56m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and Newark, DE as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Newark Station, Newark, DE.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Newark, Train Station, DE.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Newark, DE by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Newark, DE by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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