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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
$132
Average price
$222
Fastest journey
2 h 18 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
277 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanover, MD 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 Hanover, MD to Newark, NJ will cost around $222 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $132.
Of the 35 trains that leave Hanover, MD for Newark, NJ on Sun, May 24, 35 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct trains cover the 277 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 18 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest trains will take 2 h 24 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.
160 Northeast Regional
66 Northeast Regional
160 Northeast Regional
162 Northeast Regional
82 Northeast Regional
2252 NextGen Acela
2214 NextGen Acela
2216 Acela
2218 NextGen Acela
2248 AcelaOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover, MD to Newark, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $72.
Distance: 172 miles (277 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $177 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hanover, MD to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover, MD to Newark, NJ costing on average $61 (€50).
A bus is $137 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover, MD to Newark, NJ costing on average $177 (€143).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 15m.
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
Tickets start at around $61 (€50) compared to roughly $39 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-22.27 (€-18.02). The journey takes 4h 15m versus 2h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Hanover, MD to Newark, NJ trains for today, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
160 Northeast Regional | 5:48 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h38 | 8:26 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
160 Northeast Regional | 5:48 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h33 | 8:21 AM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 6:48 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h37 | 9:25 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
54 Vermonter | 7:55 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h30 | 10:25 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2248 Acela | 8:10 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h24 | 10:34 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
152 Northeast Regional | 8:48 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h49 | 11:37 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2250 NextGen Acela | 8:59 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h31 | 11:30 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 9:38 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h50 | 12:28 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 9:38 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h44 | 12:22 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
118 Northeast Regional | 10:26 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h43 | 1:09 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
82 Northeast Regional | 10:46 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h35 | 1:21 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
82 Northeast Regional | 10:46 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h40 | 1:26 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2252 NextGen Acela | 11:15 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h18 | 1:33 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 11:54 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h33 | 2:27 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 11:54 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h28 | 2:22 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2214 NextGen Acela | 12:17 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h19 | 2:36 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 12:48 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h38 | 3:26 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 12:48 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h33 | 3:21 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 1:28 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h39 | 4:07 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 1:28 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h45 | 4:13 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2216 Acela | 2:12 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h23 | 4:35 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
106 Northeast Regional | 2:23 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h38 | 5:01 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
106 Northeast Regional | 2:23 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h44 | 5:07 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
20 Crescent | 2:39 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h44 | 5:23 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
156 Northeast Regional | 2:58 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h40 | 5:38 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
156 Northeast Regional | 2:58 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h46 | 5:44 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2218 NextGen Acela | 3:17 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h23 | 5:40 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 3:48 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h33 | 6:21 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 3:48 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h38 | 6:26 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 4:48 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h36 | 7:24 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
142 Northeast Regional | 5:49 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h44 | 8:33 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
158 Northeast Regional | 6:34 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h51 | 9:25 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
90 Palmetto | 8:23 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h40 | 11:03 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
128 Northeast Regional | 9:48 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 2h38 | 12:26 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 10:35 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 6h10 | 4:45 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Hanover, MD to Newark, NJ run on average 31 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 31 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 172 miles (277 km) distance in 2h 21m.
Distance 172 miles (277 km) |
Average train duration 4h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 31 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 4:26 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 56 days |
Discover the best of Newark — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Newark trip today.
New Jersey’s largest museum, known for American art, Tibetan galleries, science exhibits, and the Ballantine House. A top cultural stop in downtown Newark.
An interactive music museum inside Prudential Center with exhibits on recording, performance, and major artists. Popular with music fans and event visitors.
A respected nonprofit contemporary art space with a long history of supporting artists of color and innovative exhibitions in Newark.
A large historic park famous for its cherry blossoms, lakes, and broad walking routes. It is one of Newark’s most photogenic and widely loved outdoor spaces.
Newark’s best-known neighborhood for street life, culture, and walkable blocks. It is popular for exploring local character beyond the business district.
A revitalized downtown park with public art, events, lawn space, and a central location near major civic landmarks.
Char-grilled fresh sardines, a classic Ironbound favorite reflecting Newark’s strong Portuguese community, especially popular in summer festival season.
Salt cod prepared in many traditional Portuguese styles, such as baked or with potatoes and onions; a signature dish in Newark’s Portuguese restaurants.
A saffron rice dish loaded with seafood, chicken, or mixed meats, widely served in Newark’s Spanish restaurants and ideal for sharing.
Well-known upscale-casual spot serving Spanish tapas, cocktails, and contemporary small plates in a stylish Ironbound space.
Established Portuguese restaurant offering grilled meats, seafood, and traditional specialties in an elegant yet welcoming setting.
Established Spanish restaurant known for seafood, paella, and classic Iberian dishes in a lively, traditional setting in the Ironbound.
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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hanover, MD 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.

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