How much does a train ticket cost from Newark to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Newark to Washington start from £15. The average price for this train route is around £50. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Newark to Washington?

The average train journey time from Newark to Washington is 3h 7m, covering a distance of 195 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 29m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Newark to Washington route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 48 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Newark to Washington?

The earliest train from Newark to Washington departs at 04:26. And the latest train departs at 23:42.

Which 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?

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

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 £14 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Newark to Washington on 28 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:28	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	3h	19:28	Union Station	Cheapest
11:15	Penn Station	2h 38m	13:53	Union Station	Fastest
11:23	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	3h 5m	14:28	Union Station	No tags
11:15	Penn Station	2h 38m	13:53	Union Station	No tags
11:23	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	3h 5m	14:28	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Washington on 29 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
20:38	Penn Station	2h 46m	23:24	Union Station	Cheapest
21:34	Penn Station	2h 29m	00:03	Union Station	Fastest
08:27	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	3h 3m	11:30	Union Station	No tags
09:14	Penn Station	2h 42m	11:56	Union Station	No tags
08:27	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	3h 3m	11:30	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Washington on 30 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:41	Penn Station	7h 13m	06:54	Union Station	Cheapest
21:34	Penn Station	2h 29m	00:03	Union Station	Fastest
08:27	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	3h 3m	11:30	Union Station	No tags
09:14	Penn Station	2h 42m	11:56	Union Station	No tags
08:27	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	3h 3m	11:30	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Washington on 1 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:41	Penn Station	7h 13m	06:54	Union Station	Cheapest
09:15	Penn Station	2h 36m	11:51	Union Station	Fastest
08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	2h 57m	11:41	Union Station	No tags
05:45	Penn Station	2h 39m	08:24	Union Station	No tags
08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	2h 57m	11:41	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Washington on 2 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:22	Penn Station	4h 38m	03:00	Union Station	Cheapest
09:15	Penn Station	2h 36m	11:51	Union Station	Fastest
08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	2h 57m	11:41	Union Station	No tags
05:45	Penn Station	2h 39m	08:24	Union Station	No tags
08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	2h 57m	11:41	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Washington on 3 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:06	Penn Station	3h 16m	08:22	Union Station	Cheapest
09:15	Penn Station	2h 36m	11:51	Union Station	Fastest
08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	2h 57m	11:41	Union Station	No tags
05:45	Penn Station	2h 39m	08:24	Union Station	No tags
08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	2h 57m	11:41	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Washington on 4 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:06	Penn Station	3h 16m	08:22	Union Station	Cheapest
09:15	Penn Station	2h 36m	11:51	Union Station	Fastest
08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	2h 57m	11:41	Union Station	No tags
05:45	Penn Station	2h 39m	08:24	Union Station	No tags
08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	2h 57m	11:41	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Washington on 5 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:22	Penn Station	4h 38m	03:00	Union Station	Cheapest
09:15	Penn Station	2h 36m	11:51	Union Station	Fastest
08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	2h 57m	11:41	Union Station	No tags
05:45	Penn Station	2h 39m	08:24	Union Station	No tags
08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	2h 57m	11:41	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 04:18 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Newark to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 5 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33bus per day

5h 35mAverage duration

197 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£13 - £99	Average duration5h 35m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£15 - £425	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

4/55,610 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.

1 July 2022

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

Jennifer Y.

9 July 2025

Really nice

Saravanan K.

2 October 2023

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Newark to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Newark to Washington start from £15. The average price for this train route is around £50. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Newark to Washington?
The average train journey time from Newark to Washington is 3h 7m, covering a distance of 195 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 29m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Newark to Washington route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 48 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Newark to Washington?
The earliest train from Newark to Washington departs at 04:26. And the latest train departs at 23:42.
Which 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?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Newark to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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

26/11

£68

27/11

£94

Today

£18

29/11

£94

30/11

£94

01/12

£31

02/12

£27

03/12

£18

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £18

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 £18 to £582 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 £18, which is on 2025-12-03.

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.