Cheap bus tickets from Newark, NJ to Washington, D.C.

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ThuMay 8
from $39
FriMay 9
from $43
SatMay 10
from $39
SunMay 11
from $43
MonMay 12
from $43
TueMay 13
from $39
WedMay 14
from $39
ThuMay 15

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: May 10 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Washington
    Operated by: Peter PanPeter Pan
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Newark to Washington.

Average Price$15 - $149Average Duration5h 35m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$19 - $548Average Duration3h 12m
29kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Newark to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 3 hours 12 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

54train per day
3h 12mAverage Duration
$19Cheapest ticket
29kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Newark to Washington: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$50
Average bus trip duration5h 35m
Number of daily buses28
Earliest bus departure12:10am
Distance197 miles (317 km)
Latest bus departure10:55pm

Newark to Washington Bus

Frequently asked questions for your trip Newark - Washington

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
05/04
$45
05/05
$39
Today
$39
05/07
$39
05/08
$39
05/09
$43
05/10
$39
05/11
$43
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Newark to Washington was searched and found on May 5, 2025 with a price of $39

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

You can expect to pay from $39 to $121 for a bus ticket from Newark to Washington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-05-07.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Newark and Washington!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Newark to Washington.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Newark to Washington will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Newark to Washington, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Newark to Washington?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Bus from Newark to Washington

You can also go to Washington by train

Train from Newark to Washington

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