Bedroom
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Free Drinks
- Free meal
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£76
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£183
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 41 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 43 m
Trains on 18 Sept
48
Distance
319 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around £183 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £76.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 48 trains from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC, including 47 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 319 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 45 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.
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2163Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, while a flight costs an average of £127.
Distance: 319 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£37 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest | £127 Average Price | £50 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC:
A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average £37.
A coach is £106 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average £127.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 2m.
Coach takes on average 4h 51m.
The journey is about 55m faster (3h 2m by train vs 3h 57m by car) and roughly £13 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£37 vs £50). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Amtrak, Amtrak.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Newark, NJ to Washington, DC trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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181 | 6:01 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h05 | 9:06 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
89 | 6:19 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h27 | 9:46 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
113 | 6:48 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h13 | 10:01 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2105 | 7:11 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h51 | 10:02 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
79 | 7:24 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h38 | 11:02 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
183 | 7:41 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h23 | 11:04 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2107 | 7:50 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h46 | 10:36 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
141 | 8:39 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h08 | 11:47 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
141 | 8:44 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h03 | 11:47 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2151 | 9:15 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h44 | 11:59 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
185 | 9:42 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h16 | 12:58 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
185 | 9:46 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h12 | 12:58 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
95 | 10:53 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h12 | 14:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2155 | 11:21 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h41 | 14:02 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
119 | 11:32 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h20 | 14:52 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
119 | 11:37 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h15 | 14:52 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
125 | 11:52 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h25 | 15:17 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2115 | 12:10 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h50 | 15:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
131 | 12:26 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h19 | 15:45 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
171 | 12:57 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h31 | 16:28 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
171 | 13:02 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h26 | 16:28 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2159 | 13:17 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h42 | 15:59 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2119 | 14:11 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h50 | 17:01 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
93 | 14:19 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h14 | 17:33 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
19 | 14:20 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h28 | 17:48 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2163 | 14:52 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h45 | 17:37 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
97 | 14:53 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h33 | 18:26 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
85 | 15:22 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h23 | 18:45 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
85 | 15:26 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h19 | 18:45 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2165 | 15:32 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h54 | 18:26 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
173 | 16:22 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h16 | 19:38 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
173 | 16:28 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h10 | 19:38 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2123 | 16:29 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h42 | 19:11 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
129 | 16:41 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h20 | 20:01 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2167 | 17:15 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h48 | 20:03 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
193 | 18:03 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h24 | 21:27 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
193 | 18:10 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h17 | 21:27 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2127 | 18:22 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h45 | 21:07 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
197 | 18:27 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h05 | 21:32 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
137 | 18:44 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h16 | 22:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
137 | 18:49 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h11 | 22:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
55 | 19:03 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h04 | 22:07 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2171 | 19:35 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h47 | 22:22 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
175 | 20:09 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h10 | 23:19 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
67 | 23:41 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 7h13 | 6:54 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
111 | 5:06 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h25 | 8:31 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 40 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 39 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 319 km distance in 3h 1m.
Distance 319 km |
Average train duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 40 |
Direct trains 39 |
Fastest train 3h 1m |
First train 3:00 |
Last train 23:49 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
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Discover the best of Washington, DC — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Washington, DC trip today.
Vast air and space museum displaying historic aircraft, spacecraft and interactive exhibits for all ages.
Museum exploring the history, culture and contributions of African Americans through powerful exhibitions.
Leading art museum with European and American masterpieces, sculpture garden and free permanent collection.
Grand landscaped park linking memorials, museums and monuments, ideal for walking and classic city views.
Historic waterfront district with cobbled streets, canal paths, shops and scenic walks by the Potomac.
Vibrant neighbourhood known for murals, music venues, independent shops and one of the city’s liveliest streets.
Half-smoke sausage, usually smoked pork and beef, served on a bun with chilli and toppings. It is a long-standing Washington street food linked to the city’s carry-outs.
Mumbo sauce is a sweet, tangy, slightly spicy condiment popular with fried chicken and chips in Washington carry-outs. It is a distinctive local takeaway staple.
Jumbo slice is an oversized pizza slice sold late at night in Washington, especially around nightlife areas. It is a local post-night-out food ritual.
Polished American dining with a focus on seasonal produce and Chesapeake influences. Sophisticated setting suited to a celebratory meal.
Refined Mid-Atlantic seafood restaurant known for oyster dishes, crab, and seasonal ingredients. Elegant but approachable atmosphere in Penn Quarter.
Beloved bakery and café serving Ethiopian coffee, pastries, and light meals. Relaxed community feel in Adams Morgan.
Washington is pricier than many US cities for hotels and dining near central sights, though museums are often free and public transport is reasonably priced.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants if service is not included, $1-2 per drink at bars, 10-15% for taxis, and spare change or up to 10% in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Newark, NJ to Washington, DC trains use the Newark Penn Station to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Newark, NJ and Washington, DC train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Newark Penn Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Forno's of Spain, Iberia Tavern & Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Newark Penn Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Newark Penn Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newark Penn Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Newark Penn Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newark Penn Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station, Hotel Indigo Newark Downtown, Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown.
Newark Airport Amtrak is 4 km from Newark city centre. Public transport options include:
Newark Airport Amtrak has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Newark Airport Amtrak. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Newark Airport Amtrak: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newark Airport Amtrak: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott, Hilton Newark Airport, Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel.
Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: 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
Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak. ATMs are there are 2 ATM machines located on Level G.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00, Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
Luggage storage is amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill, Phoenix Park Hotel, Kimpton George Hotel.
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