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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 Hanover, MD to Newark, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $71.
Distance: 172 miles (277 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $175 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hanover, MD to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover, MD to Newark, NJ costing on average $61 (€50).
A bus is $136 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover, MD to Newark, NJ costing on average $175 (€143).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 15m.
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
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Buses from Hanover, MD to Newark, NJ run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $19 (€16) by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 172 miles (277 km) distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 172 miles (277 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 35 days |
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