The average train between Newark and Takoma Park takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Newark to Takoma Park. 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 and Takoma Park. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Takoma Park at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Takoma Park. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Takoma Park station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Newark to Takoma Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Takoma Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Newark and Takoma Park is 311 km. The road distance is 352 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.