The cheapest and fastest trains from Durham, NC to Newark, NJ
Cheapest price
$358
Average price
$358
Fastest journey
10 h 45 m
Average duration
10 h 45 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
669 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Durham, NC 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 Durham, NC to Newark, NJ will cost around $358 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $358.
Of the 1 trains that leave Durham, NC for Newark, NJ on Sun, Dec 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 669 km distance in an average of 10 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 45 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 10 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Durham, NC to Newark, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham, NC to Newark, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €50, and a train costs an average of €93.
Distance: 415 miles (669 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€171 Average price | €87 Average price Cheapest | €99 Average price |
11h 16m Average total duration 10h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average total duration 8h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Durham, NC to Newark, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Durham, NC to Newark, NJ trains for tomorrow, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:27 PM Durham, NC | 10h45 | 12:12 AM Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Durham, NC to Newark, NJ
Trains from Durham, NC to Newark, NJ run on average 1 times per day, taking around 10h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $116 (€93) but you can travel from only $62 (€50) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:04, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 415 miles (669 km) distance in 10h 45m.
Distance 415 miles (669 km) |
Average train duration 10h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $116 (€93) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 10h 45m |
First train 07:04 |
Last train 23:42 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Durham, NC to Newark, NJ trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Durham, NC and Newark, NJ from $62 (€50). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Durham, NC to Newark, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Durham, NC to Newark, NJ by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Newark, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Durham, NC to Newark, NJ
- 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby, with several public parking options in the vicinity.
- Parker and Otis
- Dame's Chicken & Waffles
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- Durham Marriott City Center
- 21c Museum Hotel Durham
- Aloft Durham Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platform access
- Bus: GoDurham buses available
- Amtrak Thruway buses
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Market Street and Raymond Boulevard.
- Forno's of Spain
- Iberia Tavern & Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station
- Hotel Indigo Newark Downtown
- Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for NJ Transit and Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Newark Light Rail connections
- Hall 3: PATH connections
- NJ Transit: Lines Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line, Raritan Valley Line
- Newark Light Rail
- PATH: Newark-WTC line
- Bus: Several NJ Transit bus lines available
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