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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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$45 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Washington, DC to Newark, DE
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Newark, DE:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to Newark, DE costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Newark, DE take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
- 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 Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Newark, DE by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Best Bus, Greyhound to go to Newark, DE by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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