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How to get fromNewark to Capitol Heightsby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Newark to Capitol Heights by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    3h 16m
    $54–124

  2. Bus via Independence Av SE+19 St SE

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    4h 54m
    $37–59

  3. Drive  214.3 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Capitol Heightscar car 214.3 mi
    3h 59m
    $40–57

  4. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    3h 22m
    $907–1,612

  5. Train via Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    3h 16m
    $56–128

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark to Washingtonbus bus Ppb 8448
    6h 41m
    $48–79

  7. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane JFK - DCA
    4h
    $922–1,636

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane EWR - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Capitol Heights, Blue/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 7m
    $444–1,508

  9. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LGA - DCA
    4h 42m
    $101–634

  10. Fly Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LGA - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Capitol Heights, Blue/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    5h 29m
    $73–480

Newark to Capitol Heights by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar89Weekly Services
Duration3h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Capitol Heights, MD, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–130 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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