The average train between Newark and Springfield takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Newark to Springfield. 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 4 times a day between Newark and Springfield. The earliest departure is at 9:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark is at 3:32 PM which arrives into Springfield at 7:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Springfield station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Newark to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Newark and Springfield is 336.5 km. The road distance is 367 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.