How to travel from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Newark, NJ

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 $19, and a flight costs an average of $95.

Distance: 198 miles (319 km)

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Driving

$72

Average price

$37

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Cheapest

$228

Average price

$70

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 48m

Average total duration

3h 18m

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30m

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5h 3m

Average total duration

4h 33m

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4h 17m

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1h 17m

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3h 42m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 1.9kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ is a bus with an average price of $37 (€30).

This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ:

A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ costing on average $72 (€58).

A bus is $191 (€154) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ costing on average $228 (€184).

The fastest way to travel from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 17m.

Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 18m.

Bus takes on average 4h 33m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Washington, DC and Newark, NJ including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ among Omio's users.

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from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ

How to get from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • OurBusBuslink 4054041 MC-1536847
    10:00 AM4h00
    Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)
    2:00 PMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • OurBusBuslink 4054041 MC-1536847
    10:00 AM4h00
    Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)
    2:00 PMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • JetBlue AirwaysB6254
    6:00 AM1h17
    Ronald Reagan National Airport
    7:17 AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
    $2121One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak162 Northeast Regional
    6:20 AM3h05
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    9:25 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    $1381One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak66 Northeast Regional
    10:00 PM6h45
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    4:45 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    $1381One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak160 Northeast Regional
    5:20 AM3h01
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    8:21 AMNewark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ
    $1831One-way
    0 transfers
  • OurBusJP Comfort Travel 3858970 1409073
    7:30 PM4h00
    Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)
    11:30 PMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • OurBusBethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100
    5:00 PM5h40
    Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)
    10:40 PMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • Peter Pan Bus LinesPPB 8708
    6:45 AM5h55
    Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC
    12:40 PMNewark, NJ
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA1216 · AA374
    6:20 AM5h09
    Dulles International Airport
    11:29 AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
    $1441One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA1581 · AA1150
    6:23 AM4h52
    Ronald Reagan National Airport
    11:15 AMLaGuardia Airport
    $1881One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA1216 · AA1150
    6:20 AM4h55
    Dulles International Airport
    11:15 AMLaGuardia Airport
    $1881One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ

Travel to Newark, NJ easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ.

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There are 3 options to travel between Washington, DC and Newark, NJ including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ is a bus with an average price of $37 (€30).

This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ:

A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ costing on average $72 (€58).

A bus is $191 (€154) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ costing on average $228 (€184).

The fastest way to travel from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 17m.

Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 18m.

Bus takes on average 4h 33m.

The distance from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ is approximately 198 miles (319 km).
The average frequency per day from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ is:
  • Around 39 trains per day.
  • Around 35 flights per day.
  • Around 17 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and Newark, NJ as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ:
  • Flights mostly depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive in Newark Liberty International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ.
  • Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Newark, Penn Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Newark, NJ by train.
  • Travel with United, American Airlines to go to Newark, NJ by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus Lines to go to Newark, NJ by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ with the following travel companies:
  • 38 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
  • 19 direct flights per day with United, American Airlines.
  • 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus Lines.
Omio customers who travel from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, New Carrollton, MD. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Newark, NJ and these popular destinations at a great price.
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