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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$72 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $228 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg 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 $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).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 18m.
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
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.
Buslink 4054041 MC-153684710:00 AM4h00Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)2:00 PMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Buslink 4054041 MC-153684710:00 AM4h00Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)2:00 PMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
B62546:00 AM1h17Ronald Reagan National Airport7:17 AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport$2121One-way0 transfers
Other options
162 Northeast Regional6:20 AM3h05Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:25 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$1381One-way0 transfers
66 Northeast Regional10:00 PM6h45Washington Union Station, Washington, DC4:45 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$1381One-way0 transfers
160 Northeast Regional5:20 AM3h01Washington Union Station, Washington, DC8:21 AMNewark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ$1831One-way0 transfers
JP Comfort Travel 3858970 14090737:30 PM4h00Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)11:30 PMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street$291One-way0 transfers
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-17631005:00 PM5h40Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)10:40 PMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street$291One-way0 transfers
PPB 87086:45 AM5h55Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC12:40 PMNewark, NJ$291One-way0 transfers
AA1216 · AA3746:20 AM5h09Dulles International Airport11:29 AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport$1441One-way1 transfer
AA1581 · AA11506:23 AM4h52Ronald Reagan National Airport11:15 AMLaGuardia Airport$1881One-way1 transfer
AA1216 · AA11506:20 AM4h55Dulles International Airport11:15 AMLaGuardia Airport$1881One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 18m.
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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