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Newark → Washington DC

Lowest Price
$123
Highest Price
$340
Daily Trains
62

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Schedule

2026-04-11
DepartsArrivesDurationServicePriceTransfers
12:18am
Newark Penn Station
3:40am
Union Station
3h 22m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#165
$203Direct
12:23am
Newark Liberty International Airport, AirTrain Station
3:40am
Union Station
3h 17m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#165
$203Direct
12:38am
Newark Penn Station
3:28am
Union Station
2h 50m
Amtrak Acela
#2259
$123Direct
3:42am
Newark Penn Station
10:29am
Union Station
6h 47m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#65
$161Direct
3:42am
Newark Penn Station
11:15am
110 Callahan Dr
7h 33m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#65
$162Direct
3:42am
Newark Penn Station
5:20pm
110 Callahan Dr
13h 38m
AMT
#65:79
$1891 stop
9:55am
Newark Penn Station
1:05pm
Union Station
3h 10m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#109
$161Direct
10:19am
Newark Penn Station
1:44pm
Union Station
3h 25m
USPLM
#89
$302Direct
10:19am
Newark Penn Station
5:10pm
110 Callahan Dr
6h 51m
USPLM
#89
$303Direct
11:09am
Newark Penn Station
1:58pm
Union Station
2h 49m
Amtrak Acela
#2201
$152Direct
11:24am
Newark Penn Station
3:09pm
Union Station
3h 45m
USCLN
#79
$161Direct
11:24am
Newark Penn Station
5:20pm
110 Callahan Dr
5h 56m
USCLN
#79
$303Direct
12:06pm
Newark Penn Station
3:16pm
Union Station
3h 10m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#101
$161Direct
12:14pm
Newark Penn Station
3:03pm
Union Station
2h 49m
Amtrak Acela
#2203
$152Direct
12:22pm
Newark Penn Station
3:32pm
Union Station
3h 10m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#153
$161Direct
12:22pm
Newark Penn Station
5:10pm
110 Callahan Dr
4h 48m
AMT
#153:89
$1891 stop
12:22pm
Newark Penn Station
5:20pm
110 Callahan Dr
4h 58m
AMT
#153:79
$1891 stop
12:27pm
Newark Liberty International Airport, AirTrain Station
3:32pm
Union Station
3h 5m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#153
$203Direct
12:27pm
Newark Liberty International Airport, AirTrain Station
5:10pm
110 Callahan Dr
4h 43m
AMT
#153:89
$1891 stop
12:27pm
Newark Liberty International Airport, AirTrain Station
5:20pm
110 Callahan Dr
4h 53m
AMT
#153:79
$1891 stop
1:06pm
Newark Penn Station
4:20pm
Union Station
3h 14m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#103
$161Direct
1:06pm
Newark Penn Station
6:05pm
110 Callahan Dr
4h 59m
AMT
#103:41
$2011 stop
1:14pm
Newark Penn Station
3:56pm
Union Station
2h 42m
Amtrak Acela
#2205
$229Direct
1:22pm
Newark Penn Station
4:39pm
Union Station
3h 17m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#155
$203Direct
1:22pm
Newark Penn Station
5:26pm
110 Callahan Dr
4h 4m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#155
$204Direct
1:22pm
Newark Penn Station
6:05pm
110 Callahan Dr
4h 43m
AMT
#155:41
$2431 stop
2:04pm
Newark Penn Station
5:24pm
Union Station
3h 20m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#143
$203Direct
2:09pm
Newark Liberty International Airport, AirTrain Station
5:24pm
Union Station
3h 15m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#143
$161Direct
2:20pm
Newark Penn Station
5:04pm
Union Station
2h 44m
Amtrak Acela
#2249
$152Direct
2:24pm
Newark Penn Station
5:41pm
Union Station
3h 17m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#127
$203Direct
3:23pm
Newark Penn Station
6:29pm
Union Station
3h 6m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#195
$203Direct
3:34pm
Newark Penn Station
6:23pm
Union Station
2h 49m
Amtrak Acela
#2271
$229Direct
5:07pm
Newark Penn Station
8:18pm
Union Station
3h 11m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#147
$247Direct
5:07pm
Newark Penn Station
9:15pm
110 Callahan Dr
4h 8m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#147
$248Direct
5:12pm
Newark Liberty International Airport, AirTrain Station
8:18pm
Union Station
3h 6m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#147
$203Direct
5:12pm
Newark Liberty International Airport, AirTrain Station
9:15pm
110 Callahan Dr
4h 3m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#147
$248Direct
5:12pm
Newark Liberty International Airport, AirTrain Station
10:46pm
110 Callahan Dr
5h 34m
AMT
#147:19
$2711 stop
5:35pm
Newark Penn Station
8:41pm
Union Station
3h 6m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#99
$161Direct
5:35pm
Newark Penn Station
9:25pm
110 Callahan Dr
3h 50m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#99
$162Direct
6:20pm
Newark Penn Station
9:47pm
Union Station
3h 27m
USCRS
#19
$161Direct
6:20pm
Newark Penn Station
10:46pm
110 Callahan Dr
4h 26m
USCRS
#19
$162Direct
6:22pm
Newark Penn Station
9:33pm
Union Station
3h 11m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#161
$161Direct
6:22pm
Newark Penn Station
11:14pm
110 Callahan Dr
4h 52m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#161:87
$1691 stop
6:22pm
Newark Penn Station
11:41pm
110 Callahan Dr
5h 19m
AMT
#161:97
$1851 stop
6:27pm
Newark Liberty International Airport, AirTrain Station
9:33pm
Union Station
3h 6m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#161
$161Direct
6:27pm
Newark Liberty International Airport, AirTrain Station
11:14pm
110 Callahan Dr
4h 47m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#161:87
$1691 stop
6:27pm
Newark Liberty International Airport, AirTrain Station
11:41pm
110 Callahan Dr
5h 14m
AMT
#161:97
$1851 stop
6:53pm
Newark Penn Station
10:24pm
Union Station
3h 31m
USSVS
#97
$161Direct
6:53pm
Newark Penn Station
11:41pm
110 Callahan Dr
4h 48m
USSVS
#97
$134Direct
7:21pm
Newark Penn Station
10:28pm
Union Station
3h 7m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#87
$203Direct
7:21pm
Newark Penn Station
11:14pm
110 Callahan Dr
3h 53m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#87
$204Direct
7:26pm
Newark Liberty International Airport, AirTrain Station
10:28pm
Union Station
3h 2m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#87
$203Direct
7:26pm
Newark Liberty International Airport, AirTrain Station
11:14pm
110 Callahan Dr
3h 48m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#87
$204Direct
8:22pm
Newark Penn Station
11:36pm
Union Station
3h 14m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#163
$161Direct
8:27pm
Newark Liberty International Airport, AirTrain Station
11:36pm
Union Station
3h 9m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#163
$161Direct
9:14pm
Newark Penn Station
12:02am
Union Station
2h 48m
Amtrak Acela
#2255
$340Direct
9:22pm
Newark Penn Station
12:43am
Union Station
3h 21m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#159
$161Direct
9:27pm
Newark Liberty International Airport, AirTrain Station
12:43am
Union Station
3h 16m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#159
$161Direct
10:22pm
Newark Penn Station
1:41am
Union Station
3h 19m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#135
$161Direct
10:27pm
Newark Liberty International Airport, AirTrain Station
1:41am
Union Station
3h 14m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#135
$161Direct
10:46pm
Newark Penn Station
1:54am
Union Station
3h 8m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#107
$203Direct
11:18pm
Newark Penn Station
2:32am
Union Station
3h 14m
USVTR
#57
$203Direct

Price History

Travel DateLowest PriceChecked
2026-04-11$1232026-04-10

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About the Newark to Washington DC Train Route

Amtrak train tickets from Newark to Washington DC currently range from $123 to $340, with 62 trains running daily. Prices vary based on travel date, time of day, and how far in advance you book.

Services on this route include Amtrak Northeast Regional, Amtrak Acela, AMT, USPLM, USCLN, USCRS, USSVS, USVTR. The fastest trip takes 2h 42m, while the longest is 13h 38m.

Trains depart from Newark Penn Station, Newark Liberty International Airport, AirTrain Station and arrive at Union Station, 110 Callahan Dr.

Tips for Finding Cheap Newark to Washington DC Train Tickets

  • Book early — Amtrak fares generally increase as the travel date approaches. Booking 2-4 weeks ahead often yields the best prices.
  • Be flexible with dates — Midweek travel (Tuesday-Thursday) is typically cheaper than weekends and holidays.
  • Compare departure times — Early morning and late evening trains often have lower fares than peak-hour departures.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the train from Newark to Washington DC cost?

Fares currently range from $123 to $340. Prices depend on service class, travel date, and how far in advance you book.

How long is the train ride from Newark to Washington DC?

The fastest train takes about 2 hours and 42 minutes. Travel time varies by service type and number of stops.

How many trains run daily from Newark to Washington DC?

There are typically 62 trains per day on this route. Frequency may vary on weekends and holidays.

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