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Trip Overview

The average train between Gaithersburg and Newark Penn Station takes 3h 54m 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 54m
Duration
232 mi
Distance
$142
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Gaithersburg to Newark Penn Station train times

Trains run hourly between Gaithersburg and Newark Penn Station. The earliest departure is at 1:31 AM at night, 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 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 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 Friday, November 13, 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 Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela5h 59m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak3h 37m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 33m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak4h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak6h 55m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak3h 48m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak3h 37m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 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 Tuesday, November 17, 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 Wednesday, November 18, 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

Want to know about travelling from Gaithersburg to Newark Penn Station? 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 Gaithersburg to Newark Penn Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 232.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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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