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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 an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$68 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m 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 $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Newark, DE costing on average $68.
Other travel options to Newark, DE take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
You'll arrive about 31m sooner (1h 24m by train vs 1h 55m by car). Tickets start at around $68 compared to roughly $50 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Washington, DC to Newark, DE
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.
- FlixBus+
11:20 AM2h40Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station2:00 PMNewark, I 95 (Delaware Welcome Center - Northbound), DE$281One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus+11:20 AM2h40Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station2:00 PMNewark, I 95 (Delaware Welcome Center - Northbound), DE$281One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 156 Northeast Regional2:35 PM1h20Washington Union Station, Washington, DC3:55 PMNewark Station, Newark, DE$341One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 106 Northeast Regional2:25 PM1h21Washington Union Station, Washington, DC3:46 PMNewark Station, Newark, DE$571One-way0 transfers
- 124 Northeast Regional8:20 PM1h25Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:45 PMNewark Station, Newark, DE$571One-way0 transfers
- 152 Northeast Regional8:22 AM1h21Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:43 AMNewark Station, Newark, DE$1961One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM3h25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station5:25 PMNewark, I 95 (Delaware Welcome Center - Northbound), DE$281One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus10:30 AM1h50Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station12:20 PMNewark, Train Station, DE$281One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:05 AM2h15Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW)12:20 PMNewark, Train Station, DE$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Newark, DE:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Newark, DE costing on average $68.
Other travel options to Newark, DE take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses 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 to go to Newark, DE by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Newark, DE by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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