Rome2Rio

How to get fromNewark to La Plataby train, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or subway

Find Transport to La Plata

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Newark to La Plata by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the taxi from Washington Union Station to La Platataxi taxi
    3h 30m
    $158–260

  2. Drive 238.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to La Platacar car 238.9 mi
    4h 29m
    $44–63

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 7TH ST & MARYLAND AVE SW sb to La Plata P&R & Charles Cobus bus 650
    7h 18m
    $47–78

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

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    2. Take the taxi from Reagan-Washington-Airport-DCA to La Platataxi taxi
    3h 36m
    $992–1,815

  5. Bus via Silver Spring

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Silver Springbus bus New York / ...
    2. Take the bus from 11TH ST & F ST NW sb to La Plata P&R & Charles Cobus bus 650
    8h 2m
    $58–134

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane JFK - DCA
    2. Take the taxi from Reagan-Washington-Airport-DCA to La Platataxi taxi
    4h 16m
    $1,007–2,639

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LGA - DCA
    2. Take the taxi from Reagan-Washington-Airport-DCA to La Platataxi taxi
    4h 35m
    $181–687

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

    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 L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from 7TH ST & MARYLAND AVE SW sb to La Plata P&R & Charles Cobus bus
    6h 1m
    $455–1,521

  9. Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane HPN - DCA
    3. Take the taxi from Reagan-Washington-Airport-DCA to La Platataxi taxi
    6h 20m
    $203–791

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Newark to La Plata.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 244.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and La Plata, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to La Plata via Washington Union Station, N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE, D St SW+7 St SW, 7TH ST & MARYLAND AVE SW sb, and La Plata P&R & Charles Co in around 7h 18m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound