DC → DE · about 86 miles
Washington to Newark bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 30 direct buses and trains a week from Washington to Newark. The fastest takes 1 hour 16 minutes; the first departure leaves at 8:05 AM and the last at 8:28 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 30
- Fastest trip
- 1h 16m
- First departure
- 8:05 AM
- Last departure
- 8:28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:05 AM | 9:26 AM | 1h 21m | Sat & Sun from Nov 22 | Washington Union Station to Newark Amtrak | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:17 AM | 9:38 AM | 1h 21m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Washington Union Station to Newark Amtrak | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:22 AM | 9:43 AM | 1h 21m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Newark Amtrak | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:50 AM | 10:12 AM | 1h 22m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Washington Union Station to Newark Amtrak | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:05 AM | 12:20 PM | 2h 15m | Thu–Sun | Dc Dupont Circle to Newark De | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 1:25 PM | 2:43 PM | 1h 18m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Washington Union Station to Newark Amtrak | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:20 PM | 3:41 PM | 1h 21m | Mon–Fri | Washington Union Station to Newark Amtrak | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:25 PM | 3:46 PM | 1h 21m | Sat & Sun | Washington Union Station to Newark Amtrak | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:32 PM | 3:52 PM | 1h 20m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Washington Union Station to Newark Amtrak | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:35 PM | 3:55 PM | 1h 20m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Newark Amtrak | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:30 PM | 4:46 PM | 1h 16m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Washington Union Station to Newark Amtrak | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:20 PM | 9:45 PM | 1h 25m | Thu, Sat, Sun | Washington Union Station to Newark Amtrak | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:28 PM | 9:49 PM | 1h 21m | Mon–Fri | Washington Union Station to Newark Amtrak | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Washington Where you get off in Newark The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Washington
Where buses and trains stop in Newark
- Newark Amtrak Map of Newark Amtrak (Google Maps)
Return trip: Newark to Washington
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Washington to Newark?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 1 hour 16 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 21 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Washington to Newark?
The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM (Sun) and the last at 8:28 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which bus and rail companies go from Washington to Newark?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Washington?
Buses and trains to Newark leave from Washington (Union Station) and Dc Dupont Circle.