Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to National Harbor

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Newark to National Harbor by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train, 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 via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    4h 38m
    $75–149

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    5h 30m
    $38–68

  3. Drive 222.8 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to National Harborcar car 222.8 mi
    4h 11m
    $41–59

  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 36m
    $907–1,711

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Alexandriatrain train Crescent / ...
    5h 5m
    $76–149

  6. Bus via Newark Penn Station

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Union Stationbus bus New York
    7h 20m
    $48–126

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

    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
    4. Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus bus
    4h 17m
    $922–2,535

  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 Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus bus
    4h 34m
    $609–1,514

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

    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
    4. Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus bus
    4h 50m
    $91–583

  10. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus

    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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LGA - IAD
    4. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway subway
    5. Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus bus
    5h 58m
    $68–386

Newark to National Harbor by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Newark to National Harbor.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 228.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and National Harbor, MD, 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 $35–65 and the journey takes 4h. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus 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

More Questions & Answers