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Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Newark, NJ
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a flight costs an average of $466.
Distance: 198 miles (319 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$466 Average price | $183 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 9m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 Washington, DC to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $132 (€110) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ costing on average $183 (€153).
A bus is $415 (€347) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ costing on average $466 (€390).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 9m.
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
You'll arrive about 33m sooner (3h 9m by flight vs 3h 42m by car). Tickets start at around $466 (€390) compared to roughly $68 (€57) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Washington, DC to Newark, NJ
How to get from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
PPB 8733P1:10 PM6h35Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC7:45 PMNewark Station (NJ 07102), NJ$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- PPB 8733P1:10 PM6h35Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC7:45 PMNewark Station (NJ 07102), NJ$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UA19986:45 AM1h14Dulles International Airport7:59 AMNewark Liberty International Airport$3391One-way0 transfers
Other options
- PPB 8774P · PPB 8607P12:00 AM7h15Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC7:15 AMNewark Station (NJ 07102), NJ$371One-way1 transfer
7:25 PM4h40Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station12:05 AMNewark, Penn Station$391One-way0 transfers- FlixBus6:45 PM3h55Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station10:40 PMNewark, Penn Station$421One-way0 transfers
AA29675:09 PM1h25Ronald Reagan National Airport6:34 PMLaGuardia Airport$2091One-way0 transfers
AA44036:59 AM1h30Ronald Reagan National Airport8:29 AMLaGuardia Airport$2091One-way0 transfers- AA454612:07 PM1h31Ronald Reagan National Airport1:38 PMLaGuardia Airport$2091One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $132 (€110) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ costing on average $183 (€153).
A bus is $415 (€347) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ costing on average $466 (€390).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 9m.
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
- Around 60 flights per day.
- Around 40 trains per day.
- Around 19 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Dulles International 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.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Newark, NJ by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Newark, NJ by flight.
- Travel with Infobus, Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines to go to Newark, NJ by bus.
- 40 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
- 27 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways.
- 14 direct buses per day with Infobus, Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines.
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