The average train between Herndon and Newark takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. 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 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Herndon to Newark. However, there are services departing from Herndon station and arriving at Newark station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Herndon to Newark train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Herndon to Newark train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Herndon and Newark is 337.3 km. The road distance is 382 km.
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.