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How to get fromNewark to Springfieldby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), or train

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

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  1. Train via Lead (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    4h 18m
    $74–148

  2. Bus via Washington Union Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    5h 26m
    $37–71

  3. Drive 230.2 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Springfieldcar car 230.2 mi
    4h 20m
    $42–61

  4. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 401 bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    2. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E to Backlick Rd and Floyd Avebus bus
    3h 42m
    $907–1,714

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Alexandriatrain train Crescent / ...
    5h 14m
    $75–153

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2605 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manhattan, NY to Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivalsbus bus Manhattan-Vienna/Fairfax
    6h 32m
    $66–91

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, line 494 bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane EWR - IAD
    2. Take the bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Old Keene Mill Garage and TC Bay Ebus bus
    3h 59m
    $445–1,513

  8. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 401 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 Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E to Backlick Rd and Floyd Avebus bus
    4h 21m
    $922–2,538

  9. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 401 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 Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E to Backlick Rd and Floyd Avebus bus
    4h 41m
    $96–586

  10. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, line 494 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 bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Old Keene Mill Garage and TC Bay Ebus bus
    5h 8m
    $69–405

Newark to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Springfield, Fairfax County, VA, 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 $30–65 and the journey takes 4h. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a day.

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