There are 10 ways to get from Washington to Newark Airport (EWR) by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
1h 16m$900–1,700Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
4h 37m$34–68Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
2h 38m$121–690Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain Northeast Regional
2h 55m$65–140Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
2h 27m$966–2,544Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane IAD - EWR
3h 1m$442–1,503Train via Newark, Penn Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 19m$69–146Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus Newark Airport Express
5h 20m$66–103Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington to Newark-EWR214 mi
3h 57mDrive 214 mi
- Drive from Washington to Newark Airport (EWR)car 214 mi
3h 57m$40–57
Washington to Newark Airport (EWR) by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Newark Airport (EWR) is to bus which costs $30 - $70 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Newark Airport (EWR) is to fly which takes 1h 16m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Newark Airport (EWR). However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Terminal B via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Washington and Newark Airport (EWR) is 199 miles. The road distance is 215.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Newark Airport (EWR) without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), including transfers and time at the airport.
Washington to Newark Airport (EWR) bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Union Station.
Washington to Newark Airport (EWR) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Newark Airport (EWR) is to fly which takes 1h 16m and costs $900 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 2h 55m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Newark Airport (EWR), USA?
United Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Liberty International Airport every 3 hours. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Woodside to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–6
- Peak
- $3–6
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
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 Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912-6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- newarkairportexpress.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25
- Book at
- https://www.coachusa.com/airport-transportation
- One Way - Adult
- $25
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington to Newark-EWR
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 16m.
Washington to Newark Airport (EWR) bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Washington to Newark Airport (EWR) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Liberty International Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Newark Airport (EWR) is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Washington to Newark Airport (EWR).
United Airlines offers flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport Airport.
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