Washington, DC to Newark, NJ train with Amtrak

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ

Showing times and prices for Nov 29

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

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.

Amtrak160 Northeast Regional
05:25AM2h56
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
08:21AMNewark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ
781One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak66 Northeast Regional
10:00PM6h45
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
04:45AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
1461One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak166 Northeast Regional
05:20PM3h06
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
08:26PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
1851One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak106 Northeast Regional
01:55PM3h12
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
05:07PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
1851One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak166 Northeast Regional
05:20PM3h01
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
08:21PMNewark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ
1851One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

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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Flight

€73

Average price

€39

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Cheapest

€197

Average price

3h 20m

Average total duration

2h 50m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 56m

Average total duration

4h 26m

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30m

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4h 15m

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1h 15m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Lowest

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 1.9kg

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Amtrak

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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.

Last updated at 2:33 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
amtrak_acela2150 Acela10:00 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h30
12:30 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak170 Northeast Regional10:05 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h01
1:06 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak130 Northeast Regional11:30 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h12
2:42 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak172 Northeast Regional12:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h07
3:17 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak172 Northeast Regional12:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h13
3:23 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak112 Northeast Regional12:45 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h10
3:55 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2104 Acela1:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h39
3:39 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak56 Vermonter1:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h51
4:01 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak86 Northeast Regional1:50 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h01
4:51 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2162 Acela2:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h35
5:05 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak182 Northeast Regional2:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h55
5:30 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak182 Northeast Regional2:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h03
5:38 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak114 Northeast Regional3:13 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h01
6:14 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2108 Acela3:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h32
6:02 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak174 Northeast Regional3:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h12
6:47 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak174 Northeast Regional3:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h17
6:52 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak84 Northeast Regional4:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h59
7:09 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak84 Northeast Regional4:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h06
7:16 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak134 Northeast Regional5:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h56
8:01 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2166 Acela6:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h28
8:28 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak184 Northeast Regional6:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h04
9:29 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2168 Acela7:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h27
9:27 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak94 Northeast Regional7:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h58
10:03 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak94 Northeast Regional7:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h52
9:57 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak20 Crescent7:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h42
11:17 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak148 Northeast Regional7:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h05
11:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak148 Northeast Regional7:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h12
11:07 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak176 Northeast Regional8:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h01
11:31 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak176 Northeast Regional8:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h07
11:37 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2172 Acela9:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h27
11:27 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak178 Northeast Regional9:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h55
11:57 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak178 Northeast Regional9:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h01
12:03 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak136 Northeast Regional10:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h00
1:05 AM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak136 Northeast Regional10:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h06
1:11 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak80 Carolinian10:15 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h57
1:12 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2122 Acela10:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h33
1:03 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak196 Northeast Regional11:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h54
2:04 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2174 Acela11:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h31
2:01 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak138 Northeast Regional11:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h19
2:54 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
Saturday, November 29
amtrak192 Northeast Regional12:12 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h06
3:18 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak90 Palmetto12:57 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h06
4:03 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect
amtrak186 Northeast Regional · 624 Keystone Service1:30 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h46
5:16 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ1 transfer
amtrak_acela2130 Acela2:05 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h29
4:34 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ?

The best time to book your train from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ is 49 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Washington, DC to Newark, NJ route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ

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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.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €29
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €29

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.

Amtrak

About
Amtrak is the main passenger train operator in the United States, providing medium- and long-distance intercity services across 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Operating over 300 trains daily and serving more than 500 destinations, Amtrak connects cities and regions nationwide through routes such as the high-speed Acela in the Northeast Corridor, the scenic Coast Starlight along the West Coast, and the Empire Builder linking Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest. Other notable services include the Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the unique Auto Train, which allows passengers to bring their cars onboard. Amtrak offers a variety of classes to suit different budgets and travel needs, including Coach, Business, First Class, and Sleeper Class with options like Roomettes, Bedrooms, and Bedroom Suites for overnight journeys. Ticket types include Saver, Value, Flexible, Business, and Premium. Onboard amenities vary by service but may include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power outlets, dining options, and lounge access on select trains. Popular routes include Washington, D.C.–Boston, San Diego–San Luis Obispo, San Jose–Sacramento, and Chicago–Seattle.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 56m
Cheapest Price
€35
Amtrak frequency
31 a day
Luggage included
2 personal items and 2 carry-on bags included free
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at end of cars
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type and timing
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled by Amtrak
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café car with snacks, beverages, and light meals. Long-distance trains have full-service dining cars
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for Business and First Class. Optional fee for Coach Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, Red Cap assistance service, accessible platforms and stations
Pets
Small pets under 20 pounds allowed for $26 fee. Must be in carrier. Service animals travel free
Quiet zone

Amtrak Acela

About
Amtrak Acela is the flagship high-speed train service operated by Amtrak, the national rail operator of the United States. Running along the Northeast Corridor, Acela connects major cities such as Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, Providence, and Boston. It is the fastest train service in the U.S., reaching speeds of up to 150 mph (250 km/h). Passengers can choose between Business Class and First Class. Both offer seat reservations, free Wi-Fi, power outlets, adjustable lighting, conference tables, and large tray tables, with spacious seating and extra legroom. Business Class includes complimentary snacks and beverages, while First Class offers larger seats, complimentary meals, and access to premium lounges. Food and drinks are also available for purchase at Café Acela. Popular routes include Washington, D.C.–New York City, New York City–Boston, and Philadelphia–Washington, D.C.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 40m
Cheapest Price
€112
Amtrak Acela frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
2 personal items and 2 carry-on bags included free
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at end of cars
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type and timing
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café car with snacks, beverages, and light meals. Long-distance trains have full-service dining cars
Seat reservation
Coach Class: Not included, can be purchased. Business/First Class: Included
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, Red Cap assistance service, accessible platforms and stations
Pets
Small pets under 20 pounds allowed for $26 fee. Must be in carrier. Service animals travel free
Quiet zone

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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ can start from as little as €21 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Washington, DC to Newark, NJ is €81; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Washington, DC to Newark, NJ train time is 2 h 55 min   covering the 318 km long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ leaves at 00: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ leaves at 23: 42.
Yes, there are 40 direct trains a day from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Newark, NJ. Take the fast train with Amtrak Acela from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ.
For the best Washington, DC to Newark, NJ train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services to Newark, NJ from Washington, DC to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 42.
A trip to Newark, NJ from Washington, DC is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 55 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Newark, NJ from Washington, DC including taking a train, coach or flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Newark, NJ

Washington
Newark
The major train station for departures in Washington is Union Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Union Station for your trip from Washington to Newark.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
  • Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Dining
Dining
  • 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
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
  • Phoenix Park Hotel
  • Kimpton George Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
  • Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
Public transit options for Union Station
  • 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

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