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There are 9 ways to get from Springfield to Newark by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train via Washington Union Station (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Acela
    3h 40m
    $70–147

  2. Drive 229.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Newarkcar car 229.2 mi
    4h 17m
    $42–61

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Washington
    8h 13m
    $49–138

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

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DCA - EWR
    3h 16m
    $906–1,713

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
    5h 40m
    $68–147

  6. Line 494 bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Old Keene Mill Garage and TC Bay E to Tysons Corner Metrobus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane IAD - EWR
    3h 17m
    $444–1,512

  7. Line 402 bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Ave and Floyd Ave to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay Ebus bus
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DCA - LGA
    3. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    4h 6m
    $105–725

  8. Line 402 bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Ave and Floyd Ave to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay Ebus bus
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane DCA - JFK
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    3h 57m
    $921–2,538

  9. Line 494 bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Old Keene Mill Garage and TC Bay E to Tysons Corner Metrobus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane IAD - LGA
    3. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    4h 22m
    $63–424

Springfield to Newark by train (Amtrak)

Calendar25Weekly Trains
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Springfield, Fairfax County, VA, USA and Newark, NJ, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Union Station to Newark Penn Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–130 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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