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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.
Cheapest price
$173
Average price
$198
Fastest journey
11 h 15 m
Average duration
11 h 56 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
669 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Durham, NC to Newark, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Durham, NC to Newark, NJ will cost around $198 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $173.
It's difficult to get from Durham, NC to Newark, NJ without transferring at least once.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham, NC to Newark, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $75. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, and a train costs an average of $103.
Distance: 415 miles (669 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$127 Average price Cheapest | $240 Average price | $195 Average price | $121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 25m Average total duration 8h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 16m Average total duration 10h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NC to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $68 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durham, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $195 (€160).
A bus is $113 (€93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $240 (€197).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 55m.
Train takes on average 10h 46m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $177 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
The table below shows live departures for Durham, NC to Newark, NJ buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus+![]() | 5:05 PM Durham Station | 11h15 | 4:20 AM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 9:15 PM Durham Station | 12h05 | 9:20 AM Newark, Penn Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 10:05 PM Durham Station | 19h30 | 5:35 PM Newark, Penn Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 10:05 PM Durham Station | 19h30 | 5:35 PM Newark, Penn Station | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 AM Durham Station | 11h20 | 1:35 PM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 AM Durham Station | 11h45 | 3:35 PM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 9:10 AM Durham Station | 13h15 | 10:25 PM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Durham, NC to Newark, NJ run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $75 (€61) but you can travel from only $55 (€45) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 415 miles (669 km) distance in 10h 55m.
Distance 415 miles (669 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $75 (€61) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 10h 55m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Newark — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Newark trip today.
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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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