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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.
Cheapest price
$93
Average price
$178
Fastest journey
1 d 5 m
Average duration
1 d 22 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
1389 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from St. Louis, MO 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 St. Louis, MO to Newark, NJ will cost around $178 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $93.
Of the 3 buses that leave St. Louis, MO for Newark, NJ on Wed, May 27, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 1389 km distance in an average of 1 d 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 5 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 1 d 35 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 St. Louis, MO to Newark, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $93. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $93, and a train costs an average of $186.
Distance: 863 miles (1389 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$162 Average price Cheapest | $247 Average price | $417 Average price | $192 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
24h 16m Average total duration 23h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 31h 28m Average total duration 30h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $84 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Newark, NJ costing on average $247 (€199).
A bus is $255 (€206) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Newark, NJ costing on average $417 (€337).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 23h 46m.
Train takes on average 30h 58m.
Tickets start at around $162 (€131) compared to roughly $192 (€155) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30 (€24). The journey takes 23h 46m versus 14h 26m 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.
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 02:00AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 25h05 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 25h35 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $194 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 24h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $248 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 27h25 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $121 |
The table below shows live departures for St. Louis, MO to Newark, NJ buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:55 PM St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) | 24h25 | 3:20 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ · | 11:30 PM St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) | 27h25 | 3:55 AM Newark, Penn Station | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
![]() | 1:45 PM St. Louis, MO | 24h05 | 1:50 PM Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from St. Louis, MO to Newark, NJ run on average 4 times per day, taking around 23h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $93 (€75) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 863 miles (1389 km) distance in 24h 5m.
Distance 863 miles (1389 km) |
Average bus duration 23h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $93 (€75) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 24h 5m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Moderate by U.S. standards. Budget eats are easy to find, but hotels, airport areas, and upscale dining cost more.
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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