There are 9 ways to get from Newark to Lincoln Memorial by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
3h 22m$57–124Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
5h 48m$30–50Drive 218.5 mi
- Drive from Newark to Lincoln Memorialcar 218.5 mi
4h 6m$40–58Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
3h 14m$904–1,608Bus via H St NE+Union Station Garage
- Take the bus from Newark to Washingtonbus Ppb 8448
6h 42m$48–80Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Foggy Bottom-GWU, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3h 52m$554–1,508Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
4h 2m$919–1,632Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
4h 36m$93–630Fly Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LGA - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Foggy Bottom-GWU, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
5h 14m$73–460
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Lincoln Memorial is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Lincoln Memorial is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $900 - $1,700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Arlington. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Lincoln Memorial. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Newark and Lincoln Memorial is 218 miles. The road distance is 219.8 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Lincoln Memorial without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Newark to Lincoln Memorial, including transfers.
Newark to Lincoln Memorial bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Lincoln Memorial train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Lincoln Memorial is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 48m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,700 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Lincoln Memorial, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Arlington once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Newark to Lincoln Memorial bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington station.
Newark to Lincoln Memorial train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Lincoln Memorial is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Newark to Lincoln Memorial.
There are 1597+ hotels available in Lincoln Memorial.

