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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 Malvern, PA to Newark, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, and a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$91 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Malvern, PA to Newark, NJ:
A train is $38 (€31) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Malvern, PA to Newark, NJ costing on average $91 (€75).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
You'll arrive about -1h -42m sooner (2h 28m by bus vs 1h 46m by car) and save roughly $-70.76 (€-58.35) compared to fuel and tolls ($91 (€75) vs $20 (€16)). 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 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 02:30AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
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Buses from Malvern, PA to Newark, NJ run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 85 miles (138 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 85 miles (138 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
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New Jersey’s largest museum, known for American art, Tibetan galleries, decorative arts, and the planetarium. A core cultural stop in Newark.
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Revitalized downtown park with public art, events, lawns, and seating. A lively central gathering spot near major landmarks.
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Salt cod prepared in traditional Portuguese styles such as baked, grilled, or with potatoes and onions; it is one of the signature foods of Newark's Lusophone community.
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A long-established Spanish restaurant known for paella, seafood, and classic Iberian dishes in an elegant old-school setting in the Ironbound.
A popular Brazilian-Portuguese steakhouse best known for rodizio-style meats and a lively group-friendly atmosphere in Newark.
Moderate for U.S. city travel. Hotels can be pricey near the airport, but local dining is fairly affordable.
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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