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The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
One of the world's great art museums, spanning ancient to modern collections across a vast Fifth Avenue campus.
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
28 m
Buses per day
43
Distance
14 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Newark, NJ to New York, NY 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 New York, NY will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 43 buses that leave Newark, NJ for New York, NY on Thu, Jul 09, 43 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 09 the direct buses cover the 14 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
On Thu, Jul 09 the slowest buses will take 30 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a bus costs an average of $5.
Distance: 8 miles (14 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to New York, NY:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newark, NJ to New York, NY costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 30m.
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $30 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20 (€17). The journey takes 30m versus 29m 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, Fullington Trailways, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Trailways.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Fullington Trailways | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for Newark, NJ to New York, NY buses for today, Wednesday, July 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 12:05 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0h35 | 12:40 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:20 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0h30 | 12:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0h30 | 1:40 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:45 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0h20 | 2:05 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:10 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0h30 | 4:40 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0h30 | 5:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0h40 | 6:35 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0h35 | 6:30 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0h40 | 6:40 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0h30 | 6:45 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0h30 | 7:15 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0h30 | 7:35 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:25 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0h35 | 8:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0h40 | 8:25 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0h40 | 8:50 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0h30 | 10:00 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0h30 | 10:30 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:15 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0h30 | 10:45 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0h40 | 12:10 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0h30 | 12:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0h30 | 12:40 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:35 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0h35 | 2:10 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0h50 | 3:05 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0h45 | 3:15 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:05 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0h40 | 3:45 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0h50 | 4:50 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0h40 | 5:45 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0h30 | 6:50 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0h40 | 7:20 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0h30 | 7:15 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FAB 10 | 7:30 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0h30 | 8:00 PM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0h45 | 8:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0h30 | 9:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 8741P | 8:55 PM Newark Station (NJ 07102), NJ | 0h35 | 9:30 PM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0h30 | 11:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Newark, NJ to New York, NY run on average 33 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 33 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 8 miles (14 km) distance in 30m.
Distance 8 miles (14 km) |
Average bus duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 33 |
Direct buses 33 |
Fastest bus 30m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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One of the world's great art museums, spanning ancient to modern collections across a vast Fifth Avenue campus.
Leading modern and contemporary art museum known for iconic works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and many others.
Major natural history museum with dinosaur halls, space exhibits, and family-friendly science collections.
The city's iconic urban park with lakes, paths, lawns, and landmarks spread across the heart of Manhattan.
World-famous entertainment crossroads known for giant screens, nonstop energy, and a classic New York atmosphere.
Elevated linear park built on a former rail line, with gardens, art, and distinctive Hudson-side views.
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A classic New York bagel topped with cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, and onion. It reflects the city’s Jewish deli and appetizing-store traditions.
Hand-carved cured beef piled onto rye bread, often served with mustard and a pickle. This deli staple is closely tied to New York’s immigrant food history.
Historic Manhattan steakhouse celebrated for mutton chop, steaks, and a refined classic New York atmosphere.
Legendary casual pizzeria known for classic New York-style slices with a no-frills neighborhood atmosphere.
Well-known spot for bagels, lox, smoked fish, and other Jewish appetizing classics in a polished but traditional setting.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newark, NJ to New York, NY 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 New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Newark, NJ to New York, NY buses use the Newark, Penn Station to New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. station pair, with some services arriving at New York, Port Authority Bus Station. Use this guide to compare Newark, NJ and New York, NY bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
New York, Port Authority Bus Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, Port Authority Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Auntie Anne's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station.
Available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Elevators, ramps.
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