How much is the train ticket from Newark to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Newark to Washington start from SGD 25. The average price for this train route is around SGD 87. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 8m, covering a distance of 317 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 29m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Newark to Washington route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 52 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 16 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 highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator offers 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 4.7 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 SGD 23 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Newark to Washington on 1 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:42	Penn Station	6h 47m	06:29	Union Station	Cheapest
14:30	Penn Station	2h 42m	17:12	Union Station	Fastest
08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	3h 1m	11:45	Union Station	No tags
09:15	Penn Station	2h 44m	11:59	Union Station	No tags
08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	3h 1m	11:45	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Washington on 2 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:19	Penn Station	3h 40m	09:59	Union Station	Cheapest
09:14	Penn Station	2h 42m	11:56	Union Station	Fastest
08:27	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	3h 5m	11:32	Union Station	No tags
07:10	Penn Station	2h 52m	10:02	Union Station	No tags
08:27	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	3h 5m	11:32	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Washington on 3 May
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 33m	00:07	Union Station	Fastest
08:27	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	3h 5m	11:32	Union Station	No tags
09:14	Penn Station	2h 42m	11:56	Union Station	No tags
08:27	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	3h 5m	11:32	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Washington on 4 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:22	Penn Station	4h 38m	03:00	Union Station	Cheapest
07:50	Penn Station	2h 40m	10:30	Union Station	Fastest
08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	3h 1m	11:45	Union Station	No tags
06:25	Penn Station	2h 46m	09:11	Union Station	No tags
08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	3h 1m	11:45	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Washington on 5 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:41	Penn Station	7h 13m	06:54	Union Station	Cheapest
07:50	Penn Station	2h 40m	10:30	Union Station	Fastest
08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	3h 1m	11:45	Union Station	No tags
06:25	Penn Station	2h 46m	09:11	Union Station	No tags
08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	3h 1m	11:45	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Washington on 6 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:22	Penn Station	4h 38m	03:00	Union Station	Cheapest
07:50	Penn Station	2h 40m	10:30	Union Station	Fastest
08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	3h 1m	11:45	Union Station	No tags
06:25	Penn Station	2h 46m	09:11	Union Station	No tags
08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	3h 1m	11:45	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Washington on 7 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:06	Penn Station	3h 20m	08:26	Union Station	Cheapest
07:50	Penn Station	2h 40m	10:30	Union Station	Fastest
08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	3h 1m	11:45	Union Station	No tags
06:25	Penn Station	2h 46m	09:11	Union Station	No tags
08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	3h 1m	11:45	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Washington on 8 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:22	Penn Station	4h 38m	03:00	Union Station	Cheapest
07:50	Penn Station	2h 40m	10:30	Union Station	Fastest
08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	3h 1m	11:45	Union Station	No tags
06:25	Penn Station	2h 46m	09:11	Union Station	No tags
08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	3h 1m	11:45	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:46 AM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Newark to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 3 hours 8 minutes and with fares starting at just SGD 25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

52train per day

3h 8mAverage duration

317 kmDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceSGD 19 - SGD 167	Average duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceSGD 25 - SGD 715	Average duration3h 8m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

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

Newark, NJ

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

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

Amtrak

4.1/55 791 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

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

4.5/516 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4.0

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

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 differ 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 SGD 25. The average price for this train route is around SGD 87. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 8m, covering a distance of 317 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 29m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Newark to Washington route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 52 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 16 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 highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator offers 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 4.7 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

29/04

SGD 45

30/04

SGD 23

Today

SGD 29

02/05

SGD 160

03/05

SGD 51

04/05

SGD 45

05/05

SGD 29

06/05

SGD 45

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 30 Apr 2026 with a price of SGD 23

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 SGD 23 to SGD 978 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 SGD 29, which is on 2026-05-05.

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.