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

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Washington DC is to bus which costs $18 - $29 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newark to Washington DC is to train and subway which takes 1h 50m and costs $30 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Washington DC?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Newark and arriving at 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW via N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Washington DC?

No, there is no direct train from Newark to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Newark Amtrak and arriving at Federal Triangle, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform via New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Newark to Washington DC?

The distance between Newark and Washington DC is 100 miles. The road distance is 96.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newark to Washington DC without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 50m and costs $30 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Newark to Washington DC, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Washington DC bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Newark to Washington DC train from?

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

Where does the Newark to Washington DC bus arrive?

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

Where does the Newark to Washington DC train arrive?

Newark to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Carrollton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Newark to Washington DC?

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

Where can I stay near Washington DC?

There are 1610+ hotels available in Washington DC.

Newark to Washington DC - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Newark Amtrak to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Federal Triangle, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway O / ...
1h 50m
$30–60
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newark to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2601 / ...
2h 30m
$18–28
Drive 95.8 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Washington DCcar 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 / ...
3h 10m
$29–656

Newark to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot

14Weekly Services

1h 50mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 99 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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

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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