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Gaithersburg to Newark Penn Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gaithersburg and Newark Penn Station takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Gaithersburg to Newark Penn Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 53m
Duration
232 mi
Distance
$142
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Acela
3h 40m
$112–193

Gaithersburg to Newark Penn Station train times

Trains run hourly between Gaithersburg and Newark Penn Station. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gaithersburg is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Newark Penn Station at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 32m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak3h 50m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 28m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 23m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 20m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 23m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak3h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 23m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 20m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 23m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak3h 52m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 232.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Newark Penn Station, NJ, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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