Rome2Rio

How to get fromNewark to Washingtonby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

Find Transport to Washington

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Newark to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain train Waterbury
    4h 18m
    $44–76

  2. Drive 94.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Washingtoncar car 94.3 mi
    2h 1m
    $18–25

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to Grand St @ State Stbus bus 229
    5h 51m

  4. Bus, train, line 7 bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Danburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from White Street and Patriot Drive to Medical Center 120 Park Lane Roadbus bus 7 / ...
    5h 31m

  5. Train, line 7 bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from South Norwalk to Danburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from White Street and Patriot Drive to Medical Center 120 Park Lane Roadbus bus 7 / ...
    5h 54m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Newark to Washington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 120.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Washington, CT, USA?

You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington via Bridgeport Amtrak Station, Bridgeport, and Waterbury in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, New Haven, Church St @ Chapel St, and Grand St @ State St in around 5h 51m.

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