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Trip Overview

The average bus between Newark Penn Station and Washington DC takes 5h 11m and the fastest bus takes 4h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newark Penn Station to Washington DC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 11m
Duration
219 mi
Distance
$49
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Newark Penn Station to Washington DC bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Newark Penn Station and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 1:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark Penn Station is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 2:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 2m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 25m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 55m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 30m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 13m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 21m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 30m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 13m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 21m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 29m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 8m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 15m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 15m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 10m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 14m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 30m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 13m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 21m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 30m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 13m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 21m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newark Penn Station to Washington DC? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Newark Penn Station to Washington DC.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 219.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Newark Penn Station, NJ, USA and Washington DC, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a day.

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