There are 5 ways to get from Washington 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
1h 11m$30–65Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newarkbus FlixBus 2601
1h 50m$15–26Drive 96 mi
- Drive from Washington 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
2h 43m$27–613Bus, 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
3h 47m$18–34
Washington to Newark by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Newark is to bus which costs $15 - $26 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Newark is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs $30 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Newark. Services depart four times a week, and operate Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Newark Amtrak. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.
The distance between Washington and Newark is 95 miles. The road distance is 96.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Newark without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs $30 - $65.
The train from Washington Union Station to Newark Amtrak takes 1h 11m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Washington to Newark bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Newark is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $26 and takes 1h 50m.
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 to Newark bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark station.
Washington to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Newark is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Washington to Newark.
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