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The Newark Museum of Art
New Jersey’s largest museum, known for American art, Tibetan galleries, science exhibits, and the historic Ballantine House.
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
304 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Newton, MA to Newark, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newton, MA to Newark, NJ will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 1 buses that leave Newton, MA for Newark, NJ on Wed, Jul 01, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 01 the direct buses cover the 304 km distance in an average of 3 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
On Wed, Jul 01 the slowest buses will take 3 h 45 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.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Newton, MA to Newark, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $144.
Distance: 188 miles (304 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $214 Average price | $143 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Newton, MA to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $99 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newton, MA to Newark, NJ costing on average $143 (€118).
A bus is $170 (€140) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newton, MA to Newark, NJ costing on average $214 (€176).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 27m.
Train takes on average 4h 42m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (3h 45m by bus vs 4h 3m by car). Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $43 (€35) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Direct coaches are operated by Go Buses.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
The table below shows live departures for Newton, MA to Newark, NJ buses for today, Tuesday, June 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:30 PM Newton, MA | 3h45 | 2:15 AM Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Newton, MA to Newark, NJ run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 188 miles (304 km) distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 188 miles (304 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 3h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newton, MA to Newark, NJ 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 Newark, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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