Train from Washington, DC, US to Newark, DE: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Washington to Newark on 29 January
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Newark StationFastest
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Newark

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just R 406, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
2hAverage duration
138 kmDistance
3kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 406 - R 480Average duration2h
3kg CO₂e
Average priceR 132 - R 2 384Average duration1h 21m
13kg CO₂e

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

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from Washington to Newark?

    The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Newark start from R 132. The average price for this train route is around R 497. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Washington to Newark?

    The average train journey time from Washington to Newark is 1h 21m, covering a distance of 138 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 16m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Washington to Newark route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from Washington to Newark departs at 08:05. And the latest train departs at 20:20.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
24/01
R 329
25/01
R 428
Today
R 329
27/01
R 329
28/01
R 329
29/01
R 329
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R 756
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Newark, DE was searched and found on 24 Jan 2026 with a price of R 329

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

You can expect to pay from R 329 to R 2 514 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Newark, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 329, which is on 2026-01-27.

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