Bus Washington, DC to Newark: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Washington, DC to Newark

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Washington, DC to Newark from various bus operators like Greyhound US, FlixBus or Peter Pan Bus Lines for the next days.

today

$34

tomorrow

$34

Thursday

$37

Friday

$38

Saturday

Sunday

$34

Monday

$29

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	6h 20m	8:30 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:50 PM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/8/2026 8:30:00 AM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/8/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Greyhound US	4h 40m	7:25 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:05 AM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/8/2026 7:25:00 PM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/9/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
FlixBus	4h 5m	2:30 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:35 PM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/8/2026 2:30:00 PM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/8/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
FlixBus	4h 0m	9:05 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	1:05 AM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/8/2026 9:05:00 PM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/9/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Greyhound US	4h 50m	11:30 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	4:20 AM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/8/2026 11:30:00 PM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/9/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	4h 40m	7:25 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:05 AM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/9/2026 7:25:00 PM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Greyhound US	4h 50m	11:30 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	4:20 AM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/9/2026 11:30:00 PM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Greyhound US	5h 0m	7:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:00 PM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/9/2026 7:00:00 AM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/9/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Greyhound US	5h 50m	3:30 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	9:20 AM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/9/2026 3:30:00 AM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/9/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Greyhound US	4h 55m	7:05 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:00 PM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/9/2026 7:05:00 AM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/9/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Peter Pan Bus Lines	6h 0m	1:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	7:00 AM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from Peter Pan Bus Lines goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/10/2026 1:00:00 AM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Peter Pan Bus Lines	6h 10m	3:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	9:10 AM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from Peter Pan Bus Lines goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/10/2026 3:00:00 AM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Peter Pan Bus Lines	5h 55m	5:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:50 AM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from Peter Pan Bus Lines goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/10/2026 5:55:00 AM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Peter Pan Bus Lines	5h 55m	7:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	1:50 PM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from Peter Pan Bus Lines goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/10/2026 7:55:00 AM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Peter Pan Bus Lines	5h 50m	8:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	1:50 PM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from Peter Pan Bus Lines goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/10/2026 8:00:00 AM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	4h 40m	7:25 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:05 AM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/11/2026 7:25:00 PM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Greyhound US	4h 50m	11:30 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	4:20 AM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/11/2026 11:30:00 PM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Greyhound US	5h 0m	7:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:00 PM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/11/2026 7:00:00 AM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Greyhound US	4h 55m	7:05 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:00 PM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/11/2026 7:05:00 AM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Greyhound US	4h 25m	2:10 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:35 AM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$57	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/11/2026 2:10:00 AM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 0m	8:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	1:35 PM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/13/2026 8:35:00 AM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/13/2026 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Greyhound US	4h 0m	6:05 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:05 AM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/13/2026 6:05:00 AM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/13/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Greyhound US	5h 0m	7:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:00 PM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/13/2026 7:00:00 AM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/13/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
FlixBus	4h 0m	9:05 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	1:05 AM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/13/2026 9:05:00 PM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/14/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Greyhound US	4h 25m	2:10 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:35 AM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/13/2026 2:10:00 AM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/13/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 5m	2:30 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:35 PM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/14/2026 2:30:00 PM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/14/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
FlixBus	3h 55m	6:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:40 PM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/14/2026 6:45:00 PM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/14/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	4h 0m	9:05 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	1:05 AM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/14/2026 9:05:00 PM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/15/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Greyhound US	4h 0m	6:05 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:05 AM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/14/2026 6:05:00 AM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/14/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Greyhound US	4h 40m	7:25 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:05 AM	Newark	Penn Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/14/2026 7:25:00 PM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 9/15/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m

Frequency of bus connections between Washington, DC and Newark

See here how frequent the connections between Washington, DC and Newark are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 47 daily buses from Washington, DC to Newark. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Washington, DC and Newark.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 48 buses from Washington, DC to Newark, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Washington, DC and Newark, with 15 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/21/2026 costs just $24, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from Washington, DC to Newark

Compare all providers like Greyhound US, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines that travel 21 times every day by bus from Washington, DC to Newark in one click! Book your bus ticket from Washington, DC to Newark starting from $24!

Cheapest Bus	$24
Fastest Bus	3h 55m
Earliest Bus	8:30 AM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	21 Ø
Distance	196.9 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines

Cheapest bus connections from Washington, DC to Newark

Every day, 21 buses from 3 bus companies leave Washington, DC for Newark: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/08/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

$41

Wednesday 09/09

$38

Thursday 09/10

$37

Friday 09/11

$38

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

$38

Monday 09/14

$31

Tuesday 09/15

$35

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$24

Tuesday 09/22

$29

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

$28

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

$37

Sunday 09/27

$24

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

$32

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Washington, DC to Newark

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Washington, DC to Newark, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $24, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Washington, DC to Newark. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $38.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to Newark, with $24. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $29.

How to save money travelling from Washington, DC to Newark

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Washington, DC to Newark in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Washington, DC to Newark, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Washington, DC to Newark are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Washington, DC to Newark

These are the most booked bus companies between Washington, DC to Newark from our users.

Greyhound US from Washington, DC to Newark

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Washington, DC to Newark:

Cheapest Price	$29
Fastest Bus	4h 0m
Earliest Bus	8:30 AM
Last Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Connections	12 Ø
Found on	9/7/2026

FlixBus from Washington, DC to Newark

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Washington, DC to Newark:

Cheapest Price	$29
Fastest Bus	3h 55m
Earliest Bus	9:35 AM
Last Bus	9:35 PM
Daily Connections	18 Ø
Found on	8/8/2026

All bus stations and stops in Washington, DC and Newark

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Washington, DC and Newark.

Union Station

Massachusetts Avenue Northeast 50

Dupont Circle Station

20th St. NW 1525

Armory Metro

19th St SE

Metro Center

11th St NW 663

L'Enfant Plaza outside McDonald's

C Street SW DC 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 400

Penn Station

Raymond Plaza W 1

Broad St Across From Njt

Raymond Plaza East

Raymond Plaza East, between Ferry St. and Edison Pl

Service and Comfort on the bus from Washington, DC to Newark

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Washington, DC to Newark? Or which bus companies serve the route Washington, DC to Newark? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Washington, DC to Newark bus

How much does a Washington, DC Newark bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $24 and takes 4h 0m to reach Newark. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Washington, DC to Newark?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $24 and $65. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Newark.

On average, how many connections are available from Washington, DC to Newark each day?

Every day, the Washington, DC to Newark bus route is served by approximately 21 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Washington, DC to Newark take?

The fastest bus from Washington, DC to Newark is offered by FlixBus and takes 3h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $37. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Washington, DC to Newark?

The earliest bus arriving in Newark from Washington, DC starts at 8:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Washington, DC to Newark?

The latest bus trip departing from Washington, DC for Newark starts at 11:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Washington, DC Newark route?

When traveling by bus from Washington, DC to Newark, passengers can travel with Greyhound US, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Washington, DC and Newark?

You can check all the direct connections between Washington, DC and Newark by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines.

What can I take with me on the Washington, DC to Newark bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Washington, DC Newark bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Washington, DC Newark bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Washington, DC to Newark on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Washington, DC to Newark

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Washington, DC and to Newark

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Washington, DC and to Newark. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!