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Newark Museum of Art
New Jersey’s largest museum, known for American art, Tibetan galleries, science exhibits, and the Ballantine House. A top cultural stop in downtown Newark.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jacksonville, NC to Newark, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $74. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, and a train costs an average of $140.
Distance: 449 miles (724 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$128 Average price Cheapest | $197 Average price | $188 Average price | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 10m Average total duration 13h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 24m Average total duration 11h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration Fastest 6h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Jacksonville, NC to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $60 (€48) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jacksonville, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $188 (€152).
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jacksonville, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $197 (€159).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 54m.
Bus takes on average 13h 40m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $98 |
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Buses from Jacksonville, NC to Newark, NJ run on average 4 times per day, taking around 13h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $74 (€60) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 06:02, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 449 miles (724 km) distance in 13h 40m.
Distance 449 miles (724 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€60) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 13h 40m |
First bus 6:02 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Tip 18-20% at sit-down restaurants. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 1-5.
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