- Must visit
The Newark Museum of Art
New Jersey’s largest museum, known for American art, Tibetan galleries, science exhibits, and the historic Ballantine House.
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$63
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Buses per day
38
Distance
313 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Gaithersburg, MD 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 Gaithersburg, MD to Newark, NJ will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 38 buses that leave Gaithersburg, MD for Newark, NJ on Thu, Jul 02, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 02 the direct buses cover the 313 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Thu, Jul 02 the slowest buses will take 3 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gaithersburg, MD to Newark, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $69.
Distance: 194 miles (313 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$46 Average price Cheapest | $170 Average price | $179 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gaithersburg, MD to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $124 (€102) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gaithersburg, MD to Newark, NJ costing on average $170 (€140).
A bus is $133 (€109) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gaithersburg, MD to Newark, NJ costing on average $179 (€148).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 41m.
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
You'll arrive about -1h -22m sooner (3h 50m by bus vs 3h 28m by car) and save roughly $-1.30 (€-1.07) compared to fuel and tolls ($46 (€38) vs $45 (€37)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, Greyhound.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Maryland Transit | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Maryland Transit | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Maryland Transit | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Maryland Transit | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $92 |
The table below shows live departures for Gaithersburg, MD to Newark, NJ buses for tomorrow, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:10 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h25 | 6:35 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 3:30 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h50 | 9:20 AM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
· | 6:00 AM Silver Spring, Fenton St / Sligo Ave | 6h00 | 12:00 PM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:05 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h00 | 10:05 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 6:35 AM Silver Spring, Fenton St / Sligo Ave | 7h00 | 1:35 PM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:50 AM Tysons, Tysons Corner Station, VA | 3h40 | 10:30 AM New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h00 | 12:00 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 7:05 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h55 | 12:00 PM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 7:20 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h30 | 12:50 PM Newark, Penn Station | 2 transfers | |
· | 7:35 AM Silver Spring, Fenton St / Sligo Ave | 7h15 | 2:50 PM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Tysons, Leesburg Pike (Embassy Suites by Hilton Tysons Corner), VA | 10h55 | 6:40 PM Newark, Penn Station | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:50 AM Tysons, Tysons Corner Station, VA | 3h40 | 11:30 AM New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h00 | 1:35 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 9:50 AM Silver Spring, Fenton St / Sligo Ave | 7h45 | 5:35 PM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:50 AM Tysons, Tysons Corner Station, VA | 3h40 | 1:30 PM New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA | 5h35 | 3:35 PM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h00 | 3:35 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:50 AM Tysons, Tysons Corner Station, VA | 3h40 | 2:30 PM New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 12:25 PM Silver Spring, Fenton St / Sligo Ave | 6h15 | 6:40 PM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:35 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h00 | 5:35 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Gaithersburg, MD to Newark, NJ run on average 33 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) if you book in advance.
There are 20 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 194 miles (313 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 194 miles (313 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Buses per day 33 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Newark — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Newark trip today.
New Jersey’s largest museum, known for American art, Tibetan galleries, science exhibits, and the historic Ballantine House.
Interactive music museum space inside Prudential Center with exhibits on recording, performance, and Grammy history.
University gallery presenting contemporary art and cultural exhibitions, with a strong focus on social history and local voices.
Large Olmsted-designed park famous for its cherry blossoms, lakes, and highly photographed spring festival scenery.
Newark’s best-known neighborhood for street life, culture, and walkable blocks, popular with both locals and visitors.
Revived downtown park with public art, events, lawns, and a central location near major civic landmarks.
A Newark-area classic: a hot dog tucked into pizza bread with fried potatoes, peppers, and onions. It reflects the city’s strong Italian American food heritage.
A staple in Newark’s Ironbound district, especially during summer festivals. Fresh sardines are simply grilled and served with olive oil, showing the area’s Portuguese roots.
Salt cod prepared in many traditional Portuguese styles, often baked or sautéed with potatoes, onions, and eggs. It is one of the signature foods of the Ironbound.
A respected Basque and Spanish restaurant known for garlic shrimp, steaks, and classic hospitality. It is a dependable choice for traditional Ironbound dining.
A busy Ironbound seafood restaurant known for generous portions of shellfish, grilled fish, and Iberian favorites in a lively atmosphere.
A stylish Spanish spot offering tapas, paella, sangria, and a more modern atmosphere than many traditional Ironbound dining rooms.
Prices are high by U.S. standards, especially hotels and dining near the airport and downtown. Budget options exist, but overall visitor costs are above average.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for excellent service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis about 10-15%, and round up for casual services. Hotel staff tips are customary.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gaithersburg, MD to Newark, NJ by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Newark, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Gaithersburg, MD to Newark, NJ buses use the Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station to Newark, Penn Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Gaithersburg, MD and Newark, NJ bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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