The average train between Newark Penn Station and Herndon takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Newark Penn Station to Herndon. 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 Newark Penn Station and Herndon. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark Penn Station is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Herndon at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newark Penn Station to Herndon. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Herndon station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Newark Penn Station to Herndon train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark Penn Station to Herndon train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Newark Penn Station and Herndon is 337.9 km. The road distance is 382 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.