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How to get fromNewark to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA)by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Newark to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), train, bus, rideshare, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    2h 46m
    $902–1,705

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Arlingtonbus bus FlixBus N2601
    5h 22m
    $37–59

  3. 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 Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform-Trains South Toward Alexandriasubway subway
    3h 46m
    $446–1,511

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    3h 9m
    $70–146

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane JFK - DCA
    3h 27m
    $917–1,829

  6. 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
    3h 59m
    $91–577

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

    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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform-Trains South Toward Alexandriasubway subway
    5h 10m
    $70–423

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

    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
    5h 34m
    $118–731

  9. Bus via Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Silver Springbus bus New York / ...
    5h 49m
    $49–125

  10. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Newark to Reagan Washington-DCArideshare rideshare 221.7 mi
    4h 11m

  11. Drive 221.7 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA)car car 221.7 mi
    4h 11m
    $41–59

Newark to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar254Weekly Services
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), USA?

United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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.

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