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Newark Museum of Art
New Jersey’s largest museum, known for American art, Tibetan galleries, decorative arts, science exhibits, and a planetarium. A top cultural stop near downtown Newark.
Cheapest price
$174
Average price
$328
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
2 h 3 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
262 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ will cost around $328 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $174.
Of the 30 trains that leave Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD for Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ on Sun, Jun 21, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 262 km distance in an average of 2 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 6 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.
162 Northeast Regional
66 Northeast Regional
128 Northeast Regional
100 Northeast Regional
90 Palmetto
2226 NextGen Acela
2256 Acela
2274 NextGen Acela
2222 NextGen Acela
2228 AcelaOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a flight costs an average of $176.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $552 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 44m Average total duration 7h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ costing on average $60 (€49).
A bus is $521 (€426) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ costing on average $552 (€452).
Other travel options to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
Flight takes on average 7h 44m.
You'll arrive about 41m sooner (2h 18m by train vs 2h 59m by car). Tickets start at around $60 (€49) compared to roughly $59 (€48) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak, Amtrak.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
194 Northeast Regional | 1:47 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 2h26 | 4:13 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2216 Acela | 2:25 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 2h10 | 4:35 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
106 Northeast Regional | 2:39 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 2h28 | 5:07 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
20 Crescent | 2:56 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 2h27 | 5:23 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
156 Northeast Regional | 3:15 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 2h29 | 5:44 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2218 NextGen Acela | 3:30 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 2h10 | 5:40 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 4:04 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 2h22 | 6:26 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
126 Northeast Regional | 4:31 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 2h14 | 6:45 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 5:04 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 2h20 | 7:24 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
142 Northeast Regional | 6:05 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 2h28 | 8:33 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
158 Northeast Regional | 6:59 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 2h30 | 9:29 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
90 Palmetto | 8:40 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 2h23 | 11:03 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
128 Northeast Regional | 10:03 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 2h23 | 12:26 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 10:51 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 5h54 | 4:45 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
160 Northeast Regional | 6:03 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 2h23 | 8:26 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 7:03 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 2h22 | 9:25 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
54 Vermonter | 8:10 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 2h15 | 10:25 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2248 Acela | 8:23 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 2h11 | 10:34 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
120 Northeast Regional | 8:47 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 2h30 | 11:17 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2250 NextGen Acela | 9:12 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 2h18 | 11:30 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 9:53 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 2h35 | 12:28 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2256 Acela | 10:09 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 2h02 | 12:11 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
118 Northeast Regional | 10:43 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 2h26 | 1:09 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
154 Northeast Regional | 11:02 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 2h24 | 1:26 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2252 NextGen Acela | 11:27 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 2h07 | 1:34 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 12:09 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 2h18 | 2:27 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 1:04 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 2h22 | 3:26 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ run on average 31 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
There are 31 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:00, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 162 miles (262 km) distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 162 miles (262 km) |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 31 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 12:00 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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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, decorative arts, science exhibits, and a planetarium. A top cultural stop near downtown Newark.
Interactive music museum inside Prudential Center with exhibits on recording, artists, and music history. Especially popular with music fans and event-goers.
Historic institution with exhibitions and collections related to New Jersey history, often hosted in a landmark downtown setting.
Famous urban park known for its large collection of cherry blossom trees, scenic lakes, and walking paths. One of Newark’s best outdoor spots.
Newark’s best-known neighborhood, celebrated for its strong Portuguese, Spanish, and Brazilian heritage and lively street atmosphere.
Revived downtown public square with lawns, monuments, events, and a central location near major cultural venues and offices.
Charcoal-grilled sardines are a classic Ironbound favorite, reflecting Newark's strong Portuguese community and its seafood-centered cooking traditions.
Salt cod prepared in many traditional styles, especially baked or sautéed with potatoes and onions. It is one of the most iconic Portuguese dishes in Newark's Ironbound.
A saffron rice dish with seafood, meats, or both, commonly served in Spanish restaurants around Newark Penn Station and the Ironbound district.
Respected Spanish gastropub in the Ironbound, celebrated for tapas, croquettes, and a more modern but still neighborhood-rooted atmosphere.
Established Spanish restaurant known for paella, seafood, and classic Iberian dishes in an elegant, traditional setting near Newark Penn Station.
Popular Portuguese restaurant with a polished yet welcoming feel, known for grilled meats, seafood, and generous traditional plates.
Moderate for the New York metro area. Fast food is affordable, but sit-down dining and hotels nearby cost more.
Tip 18-20% at full-service restaurants. Bars: USD 1-2 per drink. Taxis: 10-15%. Hotels: USD 2-5 for staff. No tip needed for most fast food.
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Newark Penn Station -> Downtown Newark
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD to Newark Penn Station, 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 Penn Station, Newark, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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