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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Newark to Washington, DC from various bus operators like FlixBus, Greyhound US or Peter Pan Bus Lines for the next days.
today
from $40
tomorrow
from $42
Saturday
from $40
Sunday
from $43
Monday
from $39
Tuesday
from $39
Wednesday
from $38

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    4h 45m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    11:20 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $40
  • Greyhound US
    5h 10m
    0
    12:50 PM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    6:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $40
  • FlixBus
    4h 5m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    3:40 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $42
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    11:20 PM
    Washington, DC
    Dupont Circle Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $42
  • Peter Pan Bus Lines
    6h 5m
    0
    7:05 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    1:10 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Peter Pan Bus Lines
    Economy
    $51
  • Did you know that if you travel from Newark to Washington, DC via New York, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      5h 50m
      0
      7:10 AM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      7:40 AM
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • OurBus
      4h 30m
      0
      8:30 AM
      New York
      West 34th Street
      1:00 PM
      Washington, DC
      Armory Metro
      0
      OurBus
      First Class
      $19
    Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    11:20 PM
    Washington, DC
    Dupont Circle Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $42
  • FlixBus
    4h 0m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    12:50 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43
  • Greyhound US
    4h 25m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    2:55 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $43
  • Greyhound US
    4h 10m
    0
    7:35 PM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    11:45 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $44
  • Peter Pan Bus Lines
    6h 5m
    0
    7:05 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    1:10 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Peter Pan Bus Lines
    Economy
    $51
  • Did you know that if you travel from Newark to Washington, DC via New York, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      5h 50m
      0
      7:10 AM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      7:40 AM
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • OurBus
      4h 30m
      0
      8:30 AM
      New York
      West 34th Street
      1:00 PM
      Washington, DC
      Armory Metro
      0
      OurBus
      First Class
      $19
    Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 35m
    0
    4:40 PM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    9:15 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $40
  • FlixBus
    4h 0m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    12:50 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $40
  • Greyhound US
    4h 45m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    11:20 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $40
  • Greyhound US
    5h 15m
    0
    9:10 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    2:25 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $42
  • Peter Pan Bus Lines
    6h 5m
    0
    7:05 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    1:10 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Peter Pan Bus Lines
    Economy
    $51
  • Did you know that if you travel from Newark to Washington, DC via New York, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      5h 50m
      0
      7:10 AM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      7:40 AM
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • OurBus
      4h 30m
      0
      8:30 AM
      New York
      West 34th Street
      1:00 PM
      Washington, DC
      Armory Metro
      0
      OurBus
      First Class
      $19
    Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 0m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    12:50 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43
  • Greyhound US
    4h 45m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    11:20 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $43
  • Greyhound US
    4h 25m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    2:55 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $43
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    11:20 PM
    Washington, DC
    Dupont Circle Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $45
  • Peter Pan Bus Lines
    6h 5m
    0
    7:05 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    1:10 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Peter Pan Bus Lines
    Economy
    $51
  • Did you know that if you travel from Newark to Washington, DC via New York, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      5h 50m
      0
      7:10 AM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      7:40 AM
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • OurBus
      4h 30m
      0
      8:30 AM
      New York
      West 34th Street
      1:00 PM
      Washington, DC
      Armory Metro
      0
      OurBus
      First Class
      $19
    Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    12:35 PM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    7:20 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $39
  • FlixBus
    4h 35m
    0
    4:40 PM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    9:15 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $39
  • Greyhound US
    4h 50m
    0
    1:50 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    6:40 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $39
  • Greyhound US
    4h 45m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    11:20 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $39
  • Peter Pan Bus Lines
    6h 5m
    0
    7:05 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    1:10 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Peter Pan Bus Lines
    Economy
    $51
  • Did you know that if you travel from Newark to Washington, DC via New York, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      6h 10m
      0
      1:50 PM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      2:20 PM
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $4
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • OurBus
      5h 0m
      0
      3:00 PM
      New York
      West 34th Street
      8:00 PM
      Washington, DC
      Armory Metro
      0
      OurBus
      First Class
      $19
    Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 25m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    4:35 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $39
  • FlixBus
    4h 5m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    3:40 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $39
  • Greyhound US
    4h 45m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    11:20 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $39
  • Greyhound US
    5h 15m
    0
    9:10 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    2:25 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $39
  • Peter Pan Bus Lines
    6h 5m
    0
    7:05 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    1:10 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Peter Pan Bus Lines
    Economy
    $51
  • Did you know that if you travel from Newark to Washington, DC via New York, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      5h 50m
      0
      7:10 AM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      7:40 AM
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • OurBus
      4h 30m
      0
      8:30 AM
      New York
      West 34th Street
      1:00 PM
      Washington, DC
      Armory Metro
      0
      OurBus
      First Class
      $19
    Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 25m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    4:35 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $38
  • FlixBus
    4h 5m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    3:40 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $38
  • Greyhound US
    4h 50m
    0
    1:50 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    6:40 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $38
  • Greyhound US
    4h 45m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    11:20 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $38
  • Peter Pan Bus Lines
    6h 5m
    0
    7:05 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    1:10 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Peter Pan Bus Lines
    Economy
    $51
  • Did you know that if you travel from Newark to Washington, DC via New York, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      5h 50m
      0
      7:10 AM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      7:40 AM
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • OurBus
      4h 30m
      0
      8:30 AM
      New York
      West 34th Street
      1:00 PM
      Washington, DC
      Armory Metro
      0
      OurBus
      First Class
      $19
    Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save $14

Frequency of bus connections between Newark and Washington, DC

See here how frequent the connections between Newark and Washington, DC are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 38 daily buses from Newark to Washington, DC. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 24 daily coaches between Newark and Washington, DC.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 79 buses from Newark to Washington, DC, while Night sees the fewest connections between Newark and Washington, DC, with 24 offers.

Facts about the bus from Newark to Washington, DC

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Peter Pan Bus Lines that travel 30 times every day by bus from Newark to Washington, DC in one click! Book your bus ticket from Newark to Washington, DC starting from $38!

Cheapest Bus $38
Fastest Bus 4h 0m
Earliest Bus 6:35 AM
Latest Bus 10:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 30 Ø
Distance 196.9 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus, Greyhound US and Peter Pan Bus Lines

Cheapest bus connections from Newark to Washington, DC

Every day, 30 buses from 3 bus companies leave Newark for Washington, DC: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/24/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/20
Monday 04/21
Tuesday 04/22
Wednesday 04/23
Thursday 04/24
$40
Friday 04/25
$34
Saturday 04/26
$40
Sunday 04/27
$43
Monday 04/28
$39
Tuesday 04/29
$39
Wednesday 04/30
$38
Thursday 05/01
$39
Friday 05/02
$51
Saturday 05/03
$39
Sunday 05/04
$39
Monday 05/05
$38
Tuesday 05/06
$38
Wednesday 05/07
$38
Thursday 05/08
$40
Friday 05/09
$40
Saturday 05/10
$11
Sunday 05/11
$41
Monday 05/12
$38
Tuesday 05/13
$38
Wednesday 05/14
$38
Thursday 05/15
$39
Friday 05/16
$40
Saturday 05/17

The cheapest time to travel from Newark to Washington, DC

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Newark to Washington, DC, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $38, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Newark to Washington, DC. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $43.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Newark to Washington, DC, with $38. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $38.

How to save money travelling from Newark to Washington, DC

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 Newark to Washington, DC 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 Newark to Washington, DC, 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 Newark to Washington, DC are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Newark to Washington, DC

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

Greyhound US from Newark to Washington, DC

Greyhound US

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

Cheapest Price $38
Fastest Bus 4h 10m
Earliest Bus 6:35 AM
Last Bus 10:30 PM
Daily Connections 11 Ø
Found on 4/24/2025

FlixBus from Newark to Washington, DC

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $38
Fastest Bus 4h 0m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Last Bus 8:50 PM
Daily Connections 14 Ø
Found on 4/24/2025

Peter Pan Bus Lines from Newark to Washington, DC

Peter Pan Bus Lines

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

Cheapest Price $51
Fastest Bus 6h 0m
Earliest Bus 7:05 AM
Last Bus 5:20 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 4/24/2025

All bus stations and stops in Newark and Washington, DC

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

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

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

FAQs about the Newark to Washington, DC bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $38 and takes 4h 25m to reach Washington, DC. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $38 and $113. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Washington, DC.

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

Every day, the Newark to Washington, DC bus route is served by approximately 30 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Newark to Washington, DC is offered by FlixBus and takes 4h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $47. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Washington, DC from Newark starts at 6:35 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 Newark to Washington, DC?

The latest bus trip departing from Newark for Washington, DC starts at 10:30 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 Newark Washington, DC route?

When traveling by bus from Newark to Washington, DC, 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 Newark and Washington, DC?

You can check all the direct connections between Newark and Washington, DC 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 Newark to Washington, DC 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 Newark Washington, DC 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 Newark Washington, DC 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 Newark to Washington, DC on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to Newark and to Washington, DC

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