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How to get fromNewark to George Washington Universityby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), subway, or train

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    3h 9m
    $65–138

  2. Bus via Washington Union Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    4h 25m
    $34–63

  3. Drive 217.7 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to George Washington Universitycar car 217.7 mi
    4h 5m
    $40–58

  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 7m
    $904–1,609

  5. Train via New Carrollton Amtrak Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    3h 27m
    $64–134

  6. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Arlingtonbus bus FlixBus N2601
    5h 11m
    $34–55

  7. 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 Foggy Bottom-GWU, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3h 33m
    $444–1,508

  8. 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
    3h 48m
    $919–1,633

  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 20m
    $93–631

  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 Foggy Bottom-GWU, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 56m
    $68–430

Newark to George Washington University by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar254Weekly Services
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and George Washington University, DC, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a day.

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