DE → DC · about 86 miles
Newark to Washington bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 24 direct buses and trains a week from Newark to Washington. The fastest takes 1 hour 23 minutes; the first departure leaves at 5:29 AM and the last at 8:08 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 24
- Fastest trip
- 1h 23m
- First departure
- 5:29 AM
- Last departure
- 8:08 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:29 AM | 6:58 AM | 1h 29m | Daily | Newark Amtrak to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:29 AM | 7:00 AM | 1h 31m | Mon–Fri | Newark Amtrak to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:14 PM | 1:54 PM | 1h 40m | Thu, Sat from Nov 21 | Newark Amtrak to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:44 PM | 3:11 PM | 1h 27m | Mon–Thu from Dec 21 | Newark Amtrak to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:44 PM | 3:17 PM | 1h 33m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Newark Amtrak to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 2h 00m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Newark De to Washington DC Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 2:07 PM | 3:35 PM | 1h 28m | Sat & Sun from Nov 22 | Newark Amtrak to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:55 PM | 4:18 PM | 1h 23m | Sat from Dec 19 | Newark Amtrak to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:55 PM | 4:24 PM | 1h 29m | Thu, Sat from Nov 21 | Newark Amtrak to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:04 PM | 7:31 PM | 1h 27m | Sat & Sun from Nov 28 | Newark Amtrak to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:04 PM | 7:37 PM | 1h 33m | Sun from Nov 22 | Newark Amtrak to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:08 PM | 7:40 PM | 1h 32m | Sat & Sun | Newark Amtrak to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:30 PM | 9:30 PM | 2h 00m | Thu–Sun | Newark De to Washington DC Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 7:53 PM | 9:22 PM | 1h 29m | Mon–Thu from Dec 21 | Newark Amtrak to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:53 PM | 9:27 PM | 1h 34m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Newark Amtrak to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:04 PM | 9:46 PM | 1h 42m | Mon–Fri | Newark Amtrak to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:05 PM | 9:37 PM | 1h 32m | Sat & Sun from Dec 19 | Newark Amtrak to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:05 PM | 9:47 PM | 1h 42m | Sat & Sun | Newark Amtrak to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:08 PM | 9:43 PM | 1h 35m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Newark Amtrak to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Newark Where you get off in Washington The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Newark
- Newark Amtrak Map of Newark Amtrak (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in Washington
Return trip: Washington to Newark
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Newark to Washington?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 1 hour 23 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 32 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Newark to Washington?
The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM (Daily) and the last at 8:08 PM (Thu).
Which bus and rail companies go from Newark to Washington?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Newark?
Buses and trains to Washington leave from Newark Amtrak.