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Cheap train tickets from Newark to Washington DC
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How much are train tickets from Newark to Washington DC?
| Lowest Price | $54.00 |
| Fastest | 2h 34m |
| Daily Schedules | 49 |
| train companies | 9 |
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How do you find cheap train tickets from Newark to Washington DC?
The most surefire way to find the lowest-priced train tickets from Newark to Washington D.C. is to plan ahead and book your train travel earlier. In the past 30 days, the cheapest average price users have found for trains from Newark to Washington D.C. was $118.45. If your travel date is still a number of days out, by booking your trip 26 days before you plan to travel, you could save an average of $88.90 compared to a typical last-minute fare. Trying to save on a last-minute fare and have a bit of flexibility on what day to travel? Take a look at midweek schedules, as these tend to be less busy and are often cheaper than buying tickets to travel on Friday, or a weekend departure.
How long is the train ride from Newark to Washington DC?
The distance between Newark and Washington DC is approximately 197.75 miles, or 318.16 kilometers. The average travel time for a train between these two cities is around 3 hours and 3 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 2 hours and 34 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
What is the busiest day for trains from Newark to Washington DC?
On Saturday trains from Newark to Washington D.C. are the busiest. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or to have extra room to stretch out, you might consider traveling on Sunday instead, as that tends to be the least traveled day of the week.
Amtrak Northeast Regional has the most connections between Newark to Washington DC
Typically there are 49 schedules to compare for your trip to Washington D.C.. On the route to Washington D.C. 9 train carriers currently offer tickets for sale. Amtrak Northeast Regional offers the most scheduled departures between Newark to Washington D.C., usually offering 27 trips per day. 49 train trips per day are direct connections to Washington D.C., if you're looking to get there faster, direct schedules will typically be more time efficient.
Are you not set on traveling by train? Take a look at Bus tickets from Newark to Washington DC, which start at $1.00.
Here are the 9 train companies that operate from Newark to Washington D.C.
Amtrak
Amtrak train tickets from Newark to Washington DC start from $54.00, and on average cost $209.47. Daily there are 6 Amtrak schedules to Washington D.C.. Amtrak in Newark leaves from Penn Station and one other station. And in Washington D.C. trains arrive at Union Station,
From Newark to Washington DC train travel on Amtrak takes 2 hours and 54 minutes. If you are looking to get to Washington D.C. faster, Amtrak offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 34 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Amtrak offers 12 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay $248.30 for a one-way train ticket to Washington D.C..
Avg. Time
2h 54m
Avg. Price
$209.47
Amtrak Acela
Amtrak Acela train tickets from Newark to Washington DC start from $183.00, and on average cost $222.31. Daily there are 14 Amtrak Acela schedules to Washington D.C.. Amtrak Acela in Newark leaves from Penn Station, And in Washington D.C. trains arrive at Union Station,
From Newark to Washington DC train travel on Amtrak Acela takes 2 hours and 43 minutes. If you are looking to get to Washington D.C. faster, Amtrak Acela offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 34 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Amtrak Acela offers 6 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay $227.01 for a one-way train ticket to Washington D.C..
Avg. Time
2h 43m
Avg. Price
$222.31
Amtrak Carolinian
Amtrak Carolinian train tickets from Newark to Washington DC start from $78.00, and on average cost $112.46. Daily there are 1 Amtrak Carolinian schedules to Washington D.C.. Amtrak Carolinian in Newark leaves from Penn Station, And in Washington D.C. trains arrive at Union Station,
From Newark to Washington DC train travel on Amtrak Carolinian takes 3 hours and 5 minutes. If you are looking to get to Washington D.C. faster, Amtrak Carolinian offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 34 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Washington D.C. on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Carolinian scheduled trip per day, which will cost $117.12 for a one-way weekend reservation from Newark.
Avg. Time
3h 5m
Avg. Price
$112.46
Amtrak Cardinal
Amtrak Cardinal train tickets from Newark to Washington DC start from $78.00, and on average cost $117.28. Daily there are 1 Amtrak Cardinal schedules to Washington D.C.. Amtrak Cardinal in Newark leaves from Penn Station, And in Washington D.C. trains arrive at Union Station,
From Newark to Washington DC train travel on Amtrak Cardinal takes 3 hours and 5 minutes. If you are looking to get to Washington D.C. faster, Amtrak Cardinal offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 34 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Washington D.C. on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Cardinal scheduled trip per day, which will cost $119.83 for a one-way weekend reservation from Newark.
Avg. Time
3h 5m
Avg. Price
$117.28
Amtrak Crescent
Amtrak Crescent train tickets from Newark to Washington DC start from $78.00, and on average cost $133.19. Daily there are 1 Amtrak Crescent schedules to Washington D.C.. Amtrak Crescent in Newark leaves from Penn Station, And in Washington D.C. trains arrive at Union Station,
From Newark to Washington DC train travel on Amtrak Crescent takes 3 hours and 22 minutes. If you are looking to get to Washington D.C. faster, Amtrak Crescent offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 34 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Washington D.C. on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Crescent scheduled trip per day, which will cost $152.86 for a one-way weekend reservation from Newark.
Avg. Time
3h 22m
Avg. Price
$133.19
Amtrak Northeast Regional
Amtrak Northeast Regional train tickets from Newark to Washington DC start from $54.00, and on average cost $116.57. Daily there are 27 Amtrak Northeast Regional schedules to Washington D.C.. Amtrak Northeast Regional in Newark leaves from Penn Station and one other station. And in Washington D.C. trains arrive at Union Station,
From Newark to Washington DC train travel on Amtrak Northeast Regional takes 3 hours and 13 minutes. If you are looking to get to Washington D.C. faster, Amtrak Northeast Regional offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 34 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Amtrak Northeast Regional offers 29 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay $128.81 for a one-way train ticket to Washington D.C..
Avg. Time
3h 13m
Avg. Price
$116.57
Amtrak Palmetto
Amtrak Palmetto train tickets from Newark to Washington DC start from $78.00, and on average cost $124.72. Daily there are 1 Amtrak Palmetto schedules to Washington D.C.. Amtrak Palmetto in Newark leaves from Penn Station, And in Washington D.C. trains arrive at Union Station,
From Newark to Washington DC train travel on Amtrak Palmetto takes 3 hours and 14 minutes. If you are looking to get to Washington D.C. faster, Amtrak Palmetto offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 34 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Washington D.C. on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Palmetto scheduled trip per day, which will cost $120.76 for a one-way weekend reservation from Newark.
Avg. Time
3h 14m
Avg. Price
$124.72
Amtrak Silver Service
Amtrak Silver Service train tickets from Newark to Washington DC start from $78.00, and on average cost $162.31. Daily there are 1 Amtrak Silver Service schedules to Washington D.C.. Amtrak Silver Service in Newark leaves from Penn Station, And in Washington D.C. trains arrive at Union Station,
From Newark to Washington DC train travel on Amtrak Silver Service takes 3 hours and 12 minutes. If you are looking to get to Washington D.C. faster, Amtrak Silver Service offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 34 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Washington D.C. on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Silver Service scheduled trip per day, which will cost $163.03 for a one-way weekend reservation from Newark.
Avg. Time
3h 12m
Avg. Price
$162.31
Amtrak Vermonter
Amtrak Vermonter train tickets from Newark to Washington DC start from $54.00, and on average cost $116.42. Daily there are 1 Amtrak Vermonter schedules to Washington D.C.. Amtrak Vermonter in Newark leaves from Penn Station, And in Washington D.C. trains arrive at Union Station,
From Newark to Washington DC train travel on Amtrak Vermonter takes 3 hours and 5 minutes. If you are looking to get to Washington D.C. faster, Amtrak Vermonter offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 34 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Washington D.C. on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Vermonter scheduled trip per day, which will cost $137.03 for a one-way weekend reservation from Newark.
Avg. Time
3h 5m
Avg. Price
$116.42
Plan your next adventure
- Washington D.C.
- Newark
Departing train stations in Newark
There are 2 different stations that serve train trips to Washington D.C. that you can compare to see what best fits your travel plans.. For this route, the busiest departing train stations in Newark are:
- Penn Station
- Newark Intl Airport
Arrival train stations in Washington D.C.
There is one train station where trains arrive in Washington D.C. from Newark. These are the busiest arriving stations in Washington D.C.:
- Union Station