The average bus between Newark and Bowie takes 9h 32m and the fastest bus takes 6h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newark to Bowie. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Newark and Bowie. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Bowie at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 9h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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13h 50m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Newark to Bowie. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Bowie station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
Newark to Bowie bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Bowie bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Newark and Bowie is 295.7 km. The road distance is 378 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a day.