Bus Tickets from Washington, DC, US to Newark, NJ

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TomorrowJul 30
from $36
ThuJul 31
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FriAug 1
from $47
SatAug 2
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SunAug 3
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MonAug 4
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TueAug 5
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WedAug 6

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Washington
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Newark
    Destination location: Newark Penn Station
    Operated by: Peter PanPeter Pan
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Newark
    Destination location: Newark Penn Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Newark
    Destination location: Newark Penn Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Newark
    Destination location: Newark Penn Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Newark
    Destination location: Newark Penn Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Newark.

Bus
Average Price$15 - $141Average Duration5h 5m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$19 - $733Average Duration3h 5m
29kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Washington to Newark

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 3 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

43train per day
3h 5mAverage Duration
$19Cheapest ticket
29kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Newark, NJ: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$49
Average bus trip duration5h 5m
Number of daily buses32
Earliest bus departure12:35am
Distance200 miles (321 km)
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Washington to Newark Bus

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

Best price found
07/27
$74
07/28
$48
Today
$44
07/30
$30
07/31
$35
08/01
$40
08/02
$35
08/03
$40
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Newark, NJ was searched and found on Jul 30, 2025 with a price of $30

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

You can expect to pay from $30 to $109 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-07-30.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc. 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Washington to Newark.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Washington to Newark, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Washington to Newark will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Newark, NJ?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Bus from Washington, DC, US to Newark, NJ

You can also go to Newark, NJ by train

Train from Washington, DC, US to Newark, NJ

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