Train tickets from Newark, NJ to Washington, DC

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ThuMar 20
from HK$526
FriMar 21
from HK$271
SatMar 22
from HK$662
SunMar 23
from HK$1,203
MonMar 24
from HK$176
TueMar 25
from HK$176
WedMar 26
from HK$271
ThuMar 27

Next departures to Washington

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: March 21 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: March 22 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: March 21 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: March 21 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: March 21 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: EWR Airport - AirTrain P4
    Arrival time: March 21 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: March 21 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: March 21 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: March 21 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: EWR Airport - AirTrain P4
    Arrival time: March 21 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Train Newark to Washington: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket priceHK$505
Average train trip duration3h 9m
Number of daily trains49
Earliest train departure4:26am
Distance197 miles (317 km)
Latest train departure11:42pm

Newark to Washington Trains

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

Best price found
03/16
HK$900
03/17
HK$176
Today
HK$526
03/19
HK$526
03/20
HK$526
03/21
HK$271
03/22
HK$662
03/23
HK$1,203
%{brand}s logoThe cheapest trip from Newark to Washington was searched and found on Mar 17, 2025 with a price of HK$176

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

You can expect to pay from HK$176 to HK$5,631 for a train ticket from Newark to Washington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at HK$271 which is on 2025-03-21.

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.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Washington, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Newark and Washington, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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