How much does a train ticket from Washington to Newark cost?

The average train ticket price from Washington to Newark is $36. The best way to find train tickets from Washington to Newark is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Washington to Newark?

A train trip between Washington and Newark is around 1h 21m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 16m. This is the time it takes to travel the 88 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Washington and Newark?

The number of trains from Washington to Newark can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Washington to Newark by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Washington to Newark?

When taking the train from Washington to Newark, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train Washington to Newark from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Washington to Newark on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:30pm	Union Station	1h 19m	4:49pm	Newark Station	Cheapest
Train	1:15pm	Union Station	1h 18m	2:33pm	Newark Station	Fastest
Train	8:50am	Union Station	1h 22m	10:12am	Newark Station	No tags
Train	8:50am	Union Station	1h 22m	10:12am	Newark Station	No tags
Train	1:15pm	Union Station	1h 18m	2:33pm	Newark Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 11:24 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Newark

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

2hAverage Duration

86 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $30	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $209	Average Duration1h 21m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,584 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5584 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $8

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Washington, DC, US to Newark, DE by train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/12

$26

11/13

$33

Today

$63

11/15

$17

11/16

$11

11/17

$20

11/18

No data

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The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Newark, DE was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $11

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

You can expect to pay from $11 to $233 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Newark, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-11-16.