There are 8 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, or bus
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
2h 20m$903–1,645Bus via Washington Union Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
6h 46m$36–78Train via Lead (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 35m$70–145Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Newark-EWR to Springfield228.3 mi
4h 16mDrive 228.3 mi
- Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Springfieldcar 228.3 mi
4h 16m$42–61Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
2h 37m$450–1,419Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Alexandriatrain Crescent / ...
6h 34m$70–161Bus
- Take the bus from North Area Trans Center - Port St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 107
- Take the bus from Manhattan, NY to Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivalsbus Manhattan-Vienna/Fairfax
7h$64–103
Newark Airport (EWR) to Springfield by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Springfield is to bus via Washington Union Station which costs $35 - $80 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Springfield is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark Airport (EWR) to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at Highland St and Brunswick St via Newark Penn Station and Van Dorn Metro Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark Airport (EWR) to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Newark Liberty International Airport and arriving at 1 via Lead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Newark Airport (EWR) and Springfield is 214 miles. The road distance is 229.6 miles.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Springfield without a car is to train via Lead which takes 4h 35m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Springfield, including transfers.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Liberty International Airport station.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Springfield is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $900 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can train via Lead, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 4h 35m, you could also bus via Washington Union Station, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Springfield, Fairfax County, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from North Area Trans Center - Port St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–24
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–24
- Phone
- 1 855-888-7160
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Buses
Bus from Manhattan, NY to Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Website
- Go Buses
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Newark-EWR to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Newark Airport (EWR) to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark Airport (EWR) to Springfield is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Springfield.
There are 1269+ hotels available in Springfield.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Newark Airport (EWR) and Springfield. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.