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Trip Overview

The average train between Herndon and Newark takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is an hourly train service from Herndon to Newark. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 19m
Duration
237 mi
Distance
$144
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Herndon to Newark train times

Trains run hourly between Herndon and Newark. The earliest departure is at 12:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Herndon is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Newark at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 41m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 38m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak4h 10m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 42m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak4h 11m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 42m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak4h 11m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela6h 8m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak4h 9m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela4h 3m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak7h 30m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 40m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak4h 8m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela4h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 42m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak4h 11m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 42m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak4h 11m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak3h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Herndon to Newark? 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.

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  • Distance: 237 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Herndon, VA, USA and Newark, NJ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Herndon to Newark. However, you can take the subway to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, take the subway to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Union Station, then take the train to Newark Penn Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elden St @ Monroe St to Newark Penn Station via Reston Town Center Metro Bay K, Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform, New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, and New Carrollton Amtrak Station in around 5h 21m.

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