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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 FlixBus, Greyhound US or Peter Pan Bus Lines for the next days.

today
$21
tomorrow
$31
Monday
$32
Tuesday
$35
Wednesday
$37
Thursday
$39
Friday
$26

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Peter Pan Bus Lines 7h 30m 7:50 AM Washington, DC Union Station 3:20 PM Newark Penn Station  Economy $21
Peter Pan Bus Lines 7h 0m 8:20 AM Washington, DC Union Station 3:20 PM Newark Penn Station  Economy $21
FlixBus 4h 0m 9:05 PM Washington, DC Union Station 1:05 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $35
FlixBus 3h 55m 6:30 PM Washington, DC Union Station 10:25 PM Newark Penn Station  Economy $36
Greyhound US 4h 25m 2:10 AM Washington, DC Union Station 6:35 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $36

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Peter Pan Bus Lines 5h 55m 6:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station 12:40 PM Newark Penn Station  Economy $31
Peter Pan Bus Lines 7h 0m 8:20 AM Washington, DC Union Station 3:20 PM Newark Penn Station  Economy $31
FlixBus 4h 0m 9:05 PM Washington, DC Union Station 1:05 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $36
Greyhound US 4h 25m 2:10 AM Washington, DC Union Station 6:35 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $36
Greyhound US 4h 50m 11:30 PM Washington, DC Union Station 4:20 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Newark via Silver Spring, MD, you can save more than $6? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 19%
      5h 20m
      Washington, DC
      6 mi
      7:20 AM
      Silver Spring, MD
      Central Bus Station
      12:40 PM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      0 mi
      Economy
      $25

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 25m 9:30 PM Washington, DC Union Station 1:55 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $32
Greyhound US 5h 10m 4:15 PM Washington, DC Union Station 9:25 PM Newark Penn Station  Economy $32
Greyhound US 4h 40m 7:25 PM Washington, DC Union Station 12:05 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $32
FlixBus 4h 5m 2:30 PM Washington, DC Union Station 6:35 PM Newark Penn Station  Economy $33
FlixBus 4h 0m 9:05 PM Washington, DC Union Station 1:05 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Newark via Silver Spring, MD, you can save more than $-13? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • 4h 20m
      Washington, DC
      6 mi
      5:05 PM
      Silver Spring, MD
      Bus Stop
      9:25 PM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      0 mi
      Economy
      $45

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Peter Pan Bus Lines 6h 0m 1:00 AM Washington, DC Union Station 7:00 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $35
Peter Pan Bus Lines 6h 10m 3:00 AM Washington, DC Union Station 9:10 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $35
Greyhound US 4h 50m 11:30 PM Washington, DC Union Station 4:20 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $37
FlixBus 4h 5m 2:30 PM Washington, DC Union Station 6:35 PM Newark Penn Station  Economy $38
FlixBus 4h 0m 9:05 PM Washington, DC Union Station 1:05 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $38
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Newark via Silver Spring, MD, you can save more than $0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 1%
      5h 15m
      Washington, DC
      6 mi
      8:35 AM
      Silver Spring, MD
      Central Bus Station
      1:50 PM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      0 mi
      Economy
      $35
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Newark via Philadelphia, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Distribusion
      5h 25m
      0
      12:00 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      3:40 AM
      Philadelphia
      520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop
      0
      Distribusion
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • FlixBus
      1h 30m
      0
      3:55 AM
      Philadelphia
      Spring Garden St Station
      5:25 AM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $19
    Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 4h 25m 2:10 AM Washington, DC Union Station 6:35 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $37
Greyhound US 5h 10m 4:15 PM Washington, DC Union Station 9:25 PM Newark Penn Station  Economy $37
Greyhound US 4h 40m 7:25 PM Washington, DC Union Station 12:05 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $37
FlixBus 4h 25m 9:30 PM Washington, DC Union Station 1:55 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $38
FlixBus 4h 20m 1:05 AM Washington, DC Union Station 5:25 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Newark via Silver Spring, MD, you can save more than $-4? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • 5h 40m
      Washington, DC
      6 mi
      6:00 AM
      Silver Spring, MD
      Bus Stop
      11:40 AM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      0 mi
      Economy
      $41
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Newark via Philadelphia, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Distribusion
      5h 25m
      0
      12:00 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      3:40 AM
      Philadelphia
      520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop
      0
      Distribusion
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • FlixBus
      1h 30m
      0
      3:55 AM
      Philadelphia
      Spring Garden St Station
      5:25 AM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $19
    Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 4h 25m 2:10 AM Washington, DC Union Station 6:35 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $39
Greyhound US 4h 40m 7:25 PM Washington, DC Union Station 12:05 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $39
Greyhound US 4h 50m 11:30 PM Washington, DC Union Station 4:20 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $39
FlixBus 4h 25m 9:30 PM Washington, DC Union Station 1:55 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $41
FlixBus 4h 20m 1:05 AM Washington, DC Union Station 5:25 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Newark via Silver Spring, MD, you can save more than $-1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • 5h 0m
      Washington, DC
      6 mi
      7:05 PM
      Silver Spring, MD
      Bus Stop
      12:05 AM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      0 mi
      Economy
      $40
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Newark via Philadelphia, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Distribusion
      5h 25m
      0
      12:00 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      3:40 AM
      Philadelphia
      520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop
      0
      Distribusion
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • FlixBus
      1h 30m
      0
      3:55 AM
      Philadelphia
      Spring Garden St Station
      5:25 AM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $19
    Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Peter Pan Bus Lines 5h 55m 6:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station 12:40 PM Newark Penn Station  Economy $26
Peter Pan Bus Lines 7h 0m 8:20 AM Washington, DC Union Station 3:20 PM Newark Penn Station  Economy $26
FlixBus 4h 0m 9:05 PM Washington, DC Union Station 1:05 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $43
Greyhound US 4h 25m 2:10 AM Washington, DC Union Station 6:35 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $43
Greyhound US 4h 50m 11:30 PM Washington, DC Union Station 4:20 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $43

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Washington, DC to Newark is $21 on 2/7/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


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.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 42 daily buses from Washington, DC to Newark. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Washington, DC and Newark.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 80 buses from Washington, DC to Newark, while Night sees the fewest connections between Washington, DC and Newark, with 25 offers.

Facts about the bus from Washington, DC to Newark

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Peter Pan Bus Lines that travel 29 times every day by bus from Washington, DC to Newark in one click! Book your bus ticket from Washington, DC to Newark starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus $21
Fastest Bus 3h 55m
Earliest Bus 12:45 AM
Latest Bus 11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 29 Ø
Distance 196.9 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus, Greyhound US and Peter Pan Bus Lines

Cheapest bus connections from Washington, DC to Newark

Every day, 29 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 02/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 02/01
Monday 02/02
Tuesday 02/03
Wednesday 02/04
Thursday 02/05
Friday 02/06
Saturday 02/07
$21
Sunday 02/08
$31
Monday 02/09
$42
Tuesday 02/10
$37
Wednesday 02/11
$37
Thursday 02/12
$39
Friday 02/13
$26
Saturday 02/14
$39
Sunday 02/15
$26
Monday 02/16
$21
Tuesday 02/17
$38
Wednesday 02/18
$35
Thursday 02/19
$36
Friday 02/20
$33
Saturday 02/21
$21
Sunday 02/22
$26
Monday 02/23
$37
Tuesday 02/24
$33
Wednesday 02/25
$33
Thursday 02/26
$35
Friday 02/27
$24
Saturday 02/28

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 $21, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Washington, DC to Newark. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $35.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to Newark, with $21. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $32.

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.

FlixBus from Washington, DC to Newark

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $32
Fastest Bus 3h 55m
Earliest Bus 12:45 AM
Last Bus 9:30 PM
Daily Connections 15 Ø
Found on 2/6/2026

Greyhound US from Washington, DC to Newark

Greyhound US

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

Cheapest Price $32
Fastest Bus 4h 0m
Earliest Bus 2:10 AM
Last Bus 11:30 PM
Daily Connections 11 Ø
Found on 2/6/2026

Peter Pan Bus Lines from Washington, DC to Newark

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Here you will find the key facts about the Peter Pan Bus Lines bus route Washington, DC to Newark:

Cheapest Price $21
Fastest Bus 5h 50m
Earliest Bus 6:45 AM
Last Bus 3:00 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 2/6/2026

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.

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 $21 and takes 7h 30m 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 $21 and $79. 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 29 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 $36. 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 12:45 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 FlixBus, Greyhound US 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: FlixBus, Greyhound US 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Washington, DC to Newark?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 29 daily trips between Washington, DC and Newark. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Washington, DC to Newark?

Prices and availability for 29 trips between Washington, DC and Newark change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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