How much is the bus ticket from Newark to Washington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Newark to Washington start at R 179. The average price for this route is around R 687. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Newark to Washington?

The average bus journey time from Newark to Washington is 5h 35m, covering a distance of 305 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Newark to Washington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 35 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , Peter Pan , Aviator Charters , OurBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Newark to Washington at 00:20. And the latest bus departs at 23:20.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Newark to Washington?

A bus trip from Newark to Washington produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Newark to Washington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6426 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Newark to Washington?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Newark to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Newark to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Newark to Washington from R 163 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

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Next departures from Newark to Washington on 12 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	06:05	Newark Penn Station	5h 55m	12:00	Washington	Cheapest
	Bus	19:35	Newark Penn Station	4h 10m	23:45	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	00:20	Newark Penn Station	4h 25m	04:45	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	01:50	Newark Penn Station	5h	06:50	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:50	Newark Penn Station	7h 15m	19:05	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags

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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 R 179, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35bus per day

5h 35mAverage duration

305 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 179 - R 1 883	Average duration5h 35m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 310 - R 8 917	Average duration3h 6m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Newark and Washington?

Stops in Newark

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

Stops in Washington

A
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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B
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 201 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 12201 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained about the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 573

FlixBus Newark Washington recent customer reviews

Th bus driver was very rude and onboarding process was a mess with yelling and not explaining anything

Alexey Y.

12 November 2023

Pretty decent,bus was on time it was clean and spacious

Khalid O.

2 August 2024

Two people were smoking in the bus and driver did not even notice that.

Manoj P.

29 April 2024

Greyhound

3.5/587 522 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

According to multiple reviews, customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the service provided by the bus company. They mention that the buses are run down and there were delays in arrival times. Additionally, some customers paid extra for a shorter trip but still arrived late and had to make unexpected stops along the way. The overpacking of buses was also mentioned as an issue. Furthermore, one review mentions that passengers had to wait outside in freezing temperatures due to lack of seating at a stop and experienced an unpleasant trip when the driver stopped on the highway to address noise levels from other passengers' music."

Greyhound Newark Washington recent customer reviews

My mum is 75 years old, doesn’t speak English. Explained the driver that she was going to DC. But the driver let my mum out on their stop at Baltimore, saying last stop. Somehow we logged in to her phone tracking account , figured out where she was, my sister drove 1,5 hours Virginia to pick her up. That was so sad.

Ayse D.

18 December 2023

First bus was late… by 40-50 minutes… so I missed the connection, and so I had to wait for another. The next bus to Washington was also late, so I had to ride the bus to Atlanta, and drop off at Washington with a dozen other people.

Selman U.

11 August 2023

Pretty bad .. I paid extra for the shorter trip and still got there pne hour late ... I also paid for direct trip to DC but still had to stop in Baltimore.. The bus was over packed all the time

Yasmin A.

7 June 2023

Peter Pan

4/56 426 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.7

Users have reported that the buses are very clean and comfortable, with professional and friendly drivers. Additionally, some users appreciated receiving detailed information from operators about layovers during their journey.

Peter Pan Newark Washington recent customer reviews

I bought a ticket for 1:50pm bus from Newark to Washington DC. This bus never showed up. Fortunately the 2:15pm bus driver allowed me to rode on that bus

Jayaprakas K.

31 December 2025

The 2nd operator provided much more detailed information such as why there was an hour layover; the first wasn't too detailed.

Stephen F.

3 September 2025

Your bus i have use was very clean and very comfortable. your drivers professional and friendly.

Mamadi O.

25 June 2025

Aviator Charters

OurBus

4/53 188 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3

According to customer reviews, there were several complaints about not receiving the correct address to board the bus, resulting in missed buses. Additionally, passengers mentioned that the bus driver did not announce the stops or final destination. Some customers also experienced delays due to drivers having to go back and traffic congestion. Furthermore, there were issues with non-functional wifi on board and a lack of amenities such as phone chargers and reading lights.

OurBus Newark Washington recent customer reviews

I did not get a correct address to board the bus which resulted in me missing the bus. I am still not sure if the bus arrived or not

Arushi S.

6 July 2023

Will never take again this bus which does not have any phone charger, wifi and reading light. No sign to indicate the bus stop.

Abdoul B.

24 October 2022

The bus driver never said what stop we were at /or the final stop. We were sitting on the bus asking each other

Tyhesha M.

25 September 2022

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Newark to Washington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Newark to Washington start at R 179. The average price for this route is around R 687. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Newark to Washington?
The average bus journey time from Newark to Washington is 5h 35m, covering a distance of 305 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Newark to Washington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 35 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan, Aviator Charters, OurBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Newark to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from Newark to Washington at 00:20. And the latest bus departs at 23:20.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Newark to Washington?
A bus trip from Newark to Washington produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Newark to Washington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6426 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Newark to Washington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Newark to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Newark to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09/02

R 766

10/02

R 717

Today

R 359

12/02

R 407

13/02

R 407

14/02

R 407

15/02

R 407

16/02

R 407

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 11 Feb 2026 with a price of R 359

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

You can expect to pay from R 359 to R 2 149 for a bus 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 R 407, which is on 2026-02-12.

Usually Greyhound, FlixBus 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.