There are 5 ways to get from Washington DC to Newark by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Amtraktrain Northeast Regional
2h 26m$32–67Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newarkbus FlixBus 2601
3h 5m$17–28Drive 96 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Newarkcar 96 mi
1h 54m$18–26Train, line 033 bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain Carolinian / ...
- Take the bus from Wilmington Tc to Delaware Ave @ Academy Stbus 033
3h 21m$28–655Bus, line 033 bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from Wilmington Tc to Delaware Ave @ Academy Stbus 033
5h 4m$20–40
Washington DC to Newark by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Newark is to bus which costs $17 - $29 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Newark is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Newark. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+G St NW and arriving at Newark via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC station to Newark. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Newark Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Washington DC and Newark is 97 miles. The road distance is 96.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Newark without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Washington DC to Newark, including transfers.
Washington DC to Newark bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Newark is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $29 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Newark, DE, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Newark 4 times a week. Tickets cost $15–26 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-652-3278
- Website
- dartfirststate.com
Bus from Wilmington Tc to Delaware Ave @ Academy St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.dartfirststate.com/
Bus from Wilmington Tc to Delaware Ave @ Academy St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.dartfirststate.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Wilmington Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Newark bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark station.
Washington DC to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Newark is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Washington DC to Newark.
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