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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
$160
Average price
$160
Fastest journey
8 h 25 m
Average duration
8 h 25 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lowell, 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 Lowell, MA to Newark, NJ will cost around $160 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $160.
Of the 1 trains that leave Lowell, MA for Newark, NJ on Wed, May 27, 1 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 trains cover the 317 km distance in an average of 8 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 25 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest trains will take 8 h 25 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 Lowell, MA to Newark, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, and a flight costs an average of $59.
Distance: 196 miles (317 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$139 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest | $205 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lowell, MA to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lowell, MA to Newark, NJ costing on average $139 (€112).
A bus is $128 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lowell, MA to Newark, NJ costing on average $205 (€165).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
Tickets start at around $139 (€112) compared to roughly $51 (€41) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-87.42 (€-70.57). The journey takes 5h 42m versus 3h 54m 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 Lowell, MA to Newark, NJ trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:00 PM Lowell, MA | 8h25 | 8:25 PM Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lowell, MA to Newark, NJ run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $60 (€49) but you can travel from only $57 (€46) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:56, the last at 16:30. The fastest train covers the 196 miles (317 km) distance in 7h 27m.
Distance 196 miles (317 km) |
Average train duration 5h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€49) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 7h 27m |
First train 1:56 AM |
Last train 4:30 PM |
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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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