The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ
Cheapest price
€78
Average price
€269
Fastest journey
2 h 28 m
Average duration
2 h 33 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
319 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ will cost around €269 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €78.
Of the 41 trains that leave Washington, DC for Newark, NJ on Sat, Nov 29, 41 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 29 the direct trains cover the 319 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 28 m .
On Sat, Nov 29 the slowest trains will take 2 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
160 Northeast Regional
66 Northeast Regional
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166 Northeast Regional
2226 Acela
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Newark, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a flight costs an average of €61.
Distance: 319 km
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Live departures
Washington, DC to Newark, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Newark, NJ trains for today, Friday, November 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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2150 Acela | 10:00 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h30 | 12:30 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
170 Northeast Regional | 10:05 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h01 | 1:06 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
130 Northeast Regional | 11:30 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h12 | 2:42 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
172 Northeast Regional | 12:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h07 | 3:17 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
172 Northeast Regional | 12:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h13 | 3:23 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
112 Northeast Regional | 12:45 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h10 | 3:55 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2104 Acela | 1:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h39 | 3:39 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
56 Vermonter | 1:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h51 | 4:01 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 1:50 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h01 | 4:51 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2162 Acela | 2:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h35 | 5:05 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
182 Northeast Regional | 2:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h55 | 5:30 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
182 Northeast Regional | 2:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h03 | 5:38 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
114 Northeast Regional | 3:13 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h01 | 6:14 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2108 Acela | 3:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h32 | 6:02 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 3:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h12 | 6:47 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 3:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h17 | 6:52 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
84 Northeast Regional | 4:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h59 | 7:09 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
84 Northeast Regional | 4:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h06 | 7:16 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
134 Northeast Regional | 5:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h56 | 8:01 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2166 Acela | 6:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h28 | 8:28 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
184 Northeast Regional | 6:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h04 | 9:29 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2168 Acela | 7:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h27 | 9:27 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
94 Northeast Regional | 7:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h58 | 10:03 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
94 Northeast Regional | 7:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h52 | 9:57 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
20 Crescent | 7:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h42 | 11:17 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
148 Northeast Regional | 7:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h05 | 11:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
148 Northeast Regional | 7:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h12 | 11:07 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
176 Northeast Regional | 8:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h01 | 11:31 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
176 Northeast Regional | 8:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h07 | 11:37 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2172 Acela | 9:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h27 | 11:27 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 9:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h55 | 11:57 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 9:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h01 | 12:03 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
136 Northeast Regional | 10:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h00 | 1:05 AM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
136 Northeast Regional | 10:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h06 | 1:11 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
80 Carolinian | 10:15 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h57 | 1:12 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2122 Acela | 10:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h33 | 1:03 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
196 Northeast Regional | 11:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h54 | 2:04 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2174 Acela | 11:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h31 | 2:01 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
138 Northeast Regional | 11:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h19 | 2:54 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, November 29 | |||||
192 Northeast Regional | 12:12 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h06 | 3:18 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
90 Palmetto | 12:57 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h06 | 4:03 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
186 Northeast Regional · 624 Keystone Service | 1:30 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h46 | 5:16 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1 transfer | |
2130 Acela | 2:05 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h29 | 4:34 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ
Trains from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ run on average 40 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €35 but you can travel from only €29 by bus.
There are 39 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 319 km distance in 2h 36m.
Distance 319 km |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €35 |
Trains per day 40 |
Direct trains 39 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 23:49 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Washington, DC and Newark, NJ from €29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Newark, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Market Street and Raymond Boulevard.
- Forno's of Spain
- Iberia Tavern & Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station
- Hotel Indigo Newark Downtown
- Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for NJ Transit and Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Newark Light Rail connections
- Hall 3: PATH connections
- NJ Transit: Lines Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line, Raritan Valley Line
- Newark Light Rail
- PATH: Newark-WTC line
- Bus: Several NJ Transit bus lines available
- 24/7 Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available at the airport with various options for short-term and long-term stays.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free for passengers
- Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott
- Hilton Newark Airport
- Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station is part of the Newark Liberty International Airport complex, connected by AirTrain to terminals and parking.
- AirTrain: Connects to airport terminals
- NJ Transit: Services to New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station
- Amtrak: Northeast Regional services
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