What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Washington is to bus which costs $15 - $26 and takes 1h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Washington?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Washington is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $30 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Washington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newark and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Washington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Amtrak and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.

How far is it from Newark to Washington?

The distance between Newark and Washington is 97 miles. The road distance is 96.4 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Washington without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $30 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Washington?

The train from Newark Amtrak to Washington Union Station takes 1h 29m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Newark to Washington bus from?

Newark to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Washington train from?

Newark to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Newark to Washington?

The best way to get from Newark to Washington is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $26 and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the Newark to Washington bus arrive?

Newark to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Newark to Washington train arrive?

Newark to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Newark to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Washington is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Newark to Washington.

How do I get a train ticket from Newark to Washington?

Book your Newark to Washington train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Newark to Washington?

Book your Newark to Washington bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Washington?

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Newark to Washington - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 033 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Newark to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Newark Amtrak to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
1h 29m
$30–65
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newark to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2601 / ...
1h 55m
$15–26
Drive 95.8 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Washingtoncar 95.8 mi
1h 56m
$18–26
Line 033 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Main St @ Academy St-Newark to Amtrak Station @ Front-Frenchbus 033
2. Take the train from Wilmington to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 49m
$27–653

Newark to Washington by train (Amtrak)

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1h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 96.3 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Newark, DE, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Newark Amtrak to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $15–26 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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