- Must visit
The Baltimore Museum of Art
Renowned museum with major collections spanning contemporary, African, Asian, and American art, plus a celebrated sculpture garden.
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 10 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
263 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Newark, NJ to Baltimore, MD is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newark, NJ to Baltimore, MD will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 20 buses that leave Newark, NJ for Baltimore, MD on Sat, Aug 15, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 15 the direct buses cover the 263 km distance in an average of 3 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Sat, Aug 15 the slowest buses will take 3 h 20 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.
Gunther Charters Inc #110308 MC-128577
PPB 8640P
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to Baltimore, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $179.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price | $589 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Baltimore, MD:
A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Baltimore, MD costing on average $77 (€63).
A bus is $551 (€447) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Baltimore, MD costing on average $589 (€479).
Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 58m.
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€31) compared to roughly $58 (€47) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20 (€16). The journey takes 3h 45m versus 3h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus Lines.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
The table below shows live departures for Newark, NJ to Baltimore, MD buses for today, Friday, August 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:40 AM Newark, Penn Station | 4h05 | 12:45 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100 | 9:30 AM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 4h40 | 2:10 PM Baltimore, Maryland Ave. / W Lanvale St. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Newark, Penn Station | 3h55 | 1:55 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100 | 10:30 AM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 4h40 | 3:10 PM Baltimore, Maryland Ave. / W Lanvale St. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:50 PM Newark, Penn Station | 3h00 | 3:50 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Gunther Charters Inc #110308 MC-128577 | 2:00 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 4h00 | 6:00 PM Baltimore, Maryland Ave. / W Lanvale St. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Newark, Penn Station | 3h05 | 5:50 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 8640P | 3:20 PM Newark Station (NJ 07102), NJ | 4h25 | 7:45 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Newark, Penn Station | 5h35 | 9:20 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 4:40 PM Newark, Penn Station | 4h45 | 9:25 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
Gunther Charters Inc #110308 MC-128577 | 6:00 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 3h30 | 9:30 PM Baltimore, Maryland Ave. / W Lanvale St. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:35 PM Newark, Penn Station | 3h20 | 11:55 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100 | 10:30 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 4h10 | 2:40 AM Baltimore, Maryland Ave. / W Lanvale St. | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 11:10 PM Newark, Penn Station | 5h50 | 5:00 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, August 15 | |||||
![]() | 1:50 AM Newark, Penn Station | 3h10 | 5:00 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Swift Buses Inc 3531549 MC-1175863 | 3:00 AM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 3h35 | 6:35 AM Baltimore, Maryland Ave. / W Lanvale St. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:05 AM Newark, Penn Station | 3h55 | 7:00 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 8604P | 6:05 AM Newark Station (NJ 07102), NJ | 4h25 | 10:30 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:35 AM Newark, Penn Station | 3h15 | 9:50 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 AM Newark, Penn Station | 5h15 | 12:20 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Newark, NJ to Baltimore, MD run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by train.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 163 miles (263 km) distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 163 miles (263 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
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Discover the best of Baltimore, MD — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Baltimore, MD trip today.
Renowned museum with major collections spanning contemporary, African, Asian, and American art, plus a celebrated sculpture garden.
Museum campus known for visionary and outsider art, mosaics, and immersive installations in a distinctive Baltimore setting.
Free art museum with ancient, medieval, Renaissance, and Asian works in a landmark Mount Vernon building.
Baltimore's signature waterfront district with promenades, museums, ships, and skyline views; ideal for first-time visitors.
Historic cobblestone waterfront neighborhood known for pubs, views, brick rowhouses, and a lively local atmosphere.
Elegant cultural district with monuments, museums, and 19th-century architecture surrounding tree-lined squares.
Maryland blue crab steamed with bold spice blend, then cracked by hand. It is Baltimore’s signature seafood ritual, especially around the harbor and summer crab feasts.
A rich cream-based soup with blue crab meat, often seasoned with sherry and Old Bay. It is a classic Baltimore comfort dish found in many local seafood houses.
A tomato-based vegetable soup with blue crab meat and Old Bay. It is a regional favorite in Baltimore, balancing sweet crab flavor with savory broth.
Refined waterfront seafood restaurant known for crab cakes, oysters, and Chesapeake dishes. Upscale but approachable, with strong local reputation in Fells Point.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant in a converted rowhouse, known for elegant Mid-Atlantic tasting menus and polished service in a historic Baltimore setting.
Casual local favorite for pit beef, turkey, and ham sandwiches. It is a go-to stop for the Baltimore area’s signature barbecue style.
Moderate for a major US city; hotels can be pricey, but dining and transit are usually manageable for tourists.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, 10-15% for taxis, and spare change or $1 at cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newark, NJ to Baltimore, MD 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 Baltimore, MD, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Newark, NJ to Baltimore, MD buses use the Newark, Penn Station to Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Baltimore. Use this guide to compare Newark, NJ and Baltimore, MD bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Newark, Penn Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Fast food and coffee shops on site.
Free wifi available in the waiting area. ATMs are aTM machines located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Newark, Penn Station.
Available at Newark, Penn Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newark, Penn Station: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Newark has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Newark. ATMs are available at Newark.
Ticket office support is available at Newark.
Available at Newark: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newark: Wheelchair accessible entry and seating available.
Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) is 2 km from Baltimore city centre. Public transport options include:
Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are available at Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station).
Ticket office support is available at Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station).
Available at Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station): Fully accessible for wheelchairs.
Baltimore has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Snack bars available inside the station.
Wi-Fi is available at Baltimore. ATMs are aTMs available near main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Baltimore.
Available at Baltimore: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Baltimore: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Baltimore, Maryland Ave. / W Lanvale St. is 2 km from Baltimore city centre. Public transport options include:
Baltimore, Maryland Ave. / W Lanvale St. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Baltimore, Maryland Ave. / W Lanvale St.. ATMs are available at Baltimore, Maryland Ave. / W Lanvale St..
Ticket office support is available at Baltimore, Maryland Ave. / W Lanvale St..
Available at Baltimore, Maryland Ave. / W Lanvale St.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Baltimore, Maryland Ave. / W Lanvale St.: The station is accessible for people with disabilities.
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