How much is the train ticket from Newark to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Newark to Washington start from $19. The average price for this train route is around $65. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Newark to Washington?

The average train ride duration from Newark to Washington is 3h 7m, covering a distance of 197 miles (318 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 29m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators service the Newark to Washington route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 47 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Newark to Washington?

The earliest train departs from Newark to Washington at 4:26am. And the latest train departs at 11:42pm.

What is the best train operator from Newark to Washington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Newark to Washington?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the most timely service from Newark to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Newark to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Newark to Washington from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Newark to Washington on December 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:22pm	Penn Station	4h 38m	3:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
8:28pm	Penn Station	2h 48m	11:16pm	Union Station	Fastest
7:58pm	Penn Station	3h 9m	11:07pm	Union Station	No tags
8:28pm	Penn Station	2h 48m	11:16pm	Union Station	No tags
7:58pm	Penn Station	3h 9m	11:07pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Washington on December 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:22pm	Penn Station	4h 38m	3:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
9:15am	Penn Station	2h 36m	11:51am	Union Station	Fastest
8:44am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	2h 57m	11:41am	Union Station	No tags
5:45am	Penn Station	2h 39m	8:24am	Union Station	No tags
8:44am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	2h 57m	11:41am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Washington on December 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:27pm	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	3h 10m	9:37pm	Union Station	Cheapest
3:15pm	Penn Station	2h 36m	5:51pm	Union Station	Fastest
8:27am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	3h 3m	11:30am	Union Station	No tags
8:14am	Penn Station	2h 40m	10:54am	Union Station	No tags
8:27am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	3h 3m	11:30am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Washington on December 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:41pm	Penn Station	7h 13m	6:54am	Union Station	Cheapest
9:34pm	Penn Station	2h 29m	12:03am	Union Station	Fastest
10:09am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	3h 15m	1:24pm	Union Station	No tags
9:14am	Penn Station	2h 42m	11:56am	Union Station	No tags
10:09am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	3h 15m	1:24pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Washington on December 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:22pm	Penn Station	4h 38m	3:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
9:15am	Penn Station	2h 36m	11:51am	Union Station	Fastest
8:44am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	2h 57m	11:41am	Union Station	No tags
5:45am	Penn Station	2h 39m	8:24am	Union Station	No tags
8:44am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	2h 57m	11:41am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Washington on December 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:01am	Penn Station	3h 1m	9:02am	Union Station	Cheapest
9:15am	Penn Station	2h 36m	11:51am	Union Station	Fastest
8:44am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	2h 57m	11:41am	Union Station	No tags
5:45am	Penn Station	2h 39m	8:24am	Union Station	No tags
8:44am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	2h 57m	11:41am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Washington on December 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:06am	Penn Station	3h 16m	8:22am	Union Station	Cheapest
9:15am	Penn Station	2h 36m	11:51am	Union Station	Fastest
8:44am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	2h 57m	11:41am	Union Station	No tags
5:45am	Penn Station	2h 39m	8:24am	Union Station	No tags
8:44am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	2h 57m	11:41am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Washington on December 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:06am	Penn Station	3h 16m	8:22am	Union Station	Cheapest
9:15am	Penn Station	2h 36m	11:51am	Union Station	Fastest
8:44am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	2h 57m	11:41am	Union Station	No tags
5:45am	Penn Station	2h 39m	8:24am	Union Station	No tags
8:44am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	2h 57m	11:41am	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Newark to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 5 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36bus per day

5h 35mAverage Duration

189 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $139	Average Duration5h 35m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $548	Average Duration3h 7m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Newark, NJ and Washington, DC, US?

Newark, NJ

A
Newark Liberty International Airport
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B
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102

Washington, DC, US

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,624 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Passengers have shared positive experiences, highlighting the friendly and helpful staff, comfortable seating with ample legroom, and smooth journeys that adhered to schedules. Additionally, there were commendations for exceptional service from ticket collectors. However, some users noted a lack of waiting areas before train arrivals as an area needing attention.

Amtrak Newark Washington recent customer reviews

Service was great. The ticket collector went out of his way to be helpful and gracious to the passengers. I was impressed.

Frances C.

July 1, 2022

Enough leg room, very comfortable. Fast journey as compared to buses.

Jennifer Y.

July 9, 2025

Really nice

Saravanan K.

October 2, 2023

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC, US by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Newark to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Newark to Washington start from $19. The average price for this train route is around $65. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Newark to Washington?
The average train ride duration from Newark to Washington is 3h 7m, covering a distance of 197 miles (318 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 29m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators service the Newark to Washington route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 47 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Newark to Washington?
The earliest train departs from Newark to Washington at 4:26am. And the latest train departs at 11:42pm.
What is the best train operator from Newark to Washington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Newark to Washington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Newark to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Newark to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12/02

$44

12/03

$44

Today

$87

12/05

$87

12/06

$120

12/07

$159

12/08

$34

12/09

$39

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 8, 2025 with a price of $34

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $34 to $749 for a train ticket from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-12-08.

Usually Amtrak Acela will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.