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Compare bus, train, and flight for Mechanicsburg, PA to Newark, NJ
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Mechanicsburg, PA 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 $320.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$63 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $419 Average price |
4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 52m Average total duration 11h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mechanicsburg, PA to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mechanicsburg, PA to Newark, NJ costing on average $63 (€51).
A bus is $376 (€304) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mechanicsburg, PA to Newark, NJ costing on average $419 (€339).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 29m.
Flight takes on average 11h 52m.
Compare prices and tickets Mechanicsburg, PA to Newark, NJ by bus, train, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Mechanicsburg, PA to Newark, NJ
Trains from Mechanicsburg, PA to Newark, NJ run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $60 (€49) but you can travel from only $37 (€30) by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:06, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 153 miles (247 km) distance in 2h 53m.
Distance 153 miles (247 km) |
Average train duration 4h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€49) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 2h 53m |
First train 5:06 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
FAQs: Trains from Mechanicsburg, PA to Newark, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mechanicsburg, PA 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 Mechanicsburg, PA to Newark, NJ
- 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
- 24/7 Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available at the airport with various options for short-term and long-term stays.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free for passengers
- Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott
- Hilton Newark Airport
- Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station is part of the Newark Liberty International Airport complex, connected by AirTrain to terminals and parking.
- AirTrain: Connects to airport terminals
- NJ Transit: Services to New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station
- Amtrak: Northeast Regional services
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