The average train between Herndon and Newark takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Herndon and Newark. The earliest departure is at 1:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Herndon is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Newark at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 55m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Herndon to Newark. However, there are services departing from Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform station and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Herndon to Newark train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Herndon to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Herndon and Newark is 337.3 km. The road distance is 380 km.
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 22m.