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Newark Museum of Art
New Jersey’s largest museum, known for American art, Tibetan galleries, decorative arts, and the planetarium. A core cultural stop in Newark.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cary, NC to Newark, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $70. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, and a train costs an average of $123.
Distance: 423 miles (681 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$92 Average price Cheapest | $227 Average price | $125 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 7m Average total duration 9h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 55m Average total duration 10h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Cary, NC to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cary, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $125 (€102).
A bus is $136 (€111) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cary, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $227 (€186).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 37m.
Train takes on average 10h 25m.
Tickets start at around $92 (€75) compared to roughly $97 (€80) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€5). The journey takes 9h 37m versus 7h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
The table below shows live departures for Cary, NC to Newark, NJ buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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![]() | 7:15 PM Cary, NC | 9h50 | 5:05 AM Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Cary, NC | 9h50 | 6:05 AM Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Cary, NC to Newark, NJ run on average 9 times per day, taking around 9h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $70 (€58) but you can travel from only $35 (€28) by flight.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 423 miles (681 km) distance in 9h 50m.
Distance 423 miles (681 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $70 (€58) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 9h 50m |
First bus 12:55 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 15-20% for taxis and rideshares. USD 1-2 per drink at bars, USD 1-2 per bag for porters, and a few dollars daily for hotel housekeeping.
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