There are 8 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Washington DC by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, subway, 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
1h 57m$901–1,643Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
5h 27m$35–73Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 21m$70–142Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Newark-EWR to Washington DC215.2 mi
4h 1mDrive 215.2 mi
- Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Washington DCcar 215.2 mi
4h 1m$40–57Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 24m$449–1,414Train via Newark, Penn Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
3h 44m$69–148Bus via Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Silver Springbus New York / ...
7h 7m$49–128
Newark Airport (EWR) to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Washington DC is to bus which costs $30 - $75 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Washington DC is to fly which takes 1h 57m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark Airport (EWR) to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW via Newark Penn Station and N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark Airport (EWR) to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Newark Liberty International Airport and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Newark Airport (EWR) and Washington DC is 206 miles. The road distance is 216.4 miles.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Washington DC, including transfers.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Liberty International Airport station.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Washington DC is to fly which takes 1h 57m and costs $900 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 3h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Washington DC, 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
- $40–290
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Silver Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Newark-EWR to Washington DC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Newark Airport (EWR) to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark Airport (EWR) to Washington DC is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Washington DC.
There are 1610+ hotels available in Washington DC.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Newark Airport (EWR) and Washington DC. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.