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Compare bus, train, and flight for Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, while a flight costs an average of $720.
Distance: 146 miles (235 km)
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$130 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $720 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ
Compare the available ways to get from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ costing on average $130.
A bus is $660 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ costing on average $720.
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 36m.
Flight takes on average 5h 55m.
Tickets start at around $130 compared to roughly $32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$97. The journey takes 3h 4m versus 2h 31m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ
How to get from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:25 AM 3h10 Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA 3:35 AM Newark, Penn Station $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
12:25 AM 3h10 Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA 3:35 AM Newark, Penn Station $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 648 Keystone Service
10:05 AM 2h46 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA 12:51 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ $105 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 626 Keystone Service
7:55 PM 2h58 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA 10:53 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ $73 1 One-way 0 transfers - 656 Keystone Service
5:40 PM 3h04 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA 8:44 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ $73 1 One-way 0 transfers - 622 Keystone Service · 66 Northeast Regional
9:10 PM 7h35 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA 4:45 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ $73 1 One-way 1 transfer
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9:10 PM 4h10 Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA 1:20 AM Newark, Penn Station $48 1 One-way 1 transfer 5:45 AM 4h05 Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA 9:50 AM Newark, Penn Station $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
FAB 770 · FAB 1011:30 AM 8h00 Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA 7:30 PM Newark, Penn Station $57 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ costing on average $130.
A bus is $660 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ costing on average $720.
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 36m.
Flight takes on average 5h 55m.
- Around 56 flights per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Harrisburg, PA and Newark, NJ as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Harrisburg International Airport and arrive in John F. Kennedy International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA and arrive in Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ.
- Buses mostly depart from Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA and arrive in Newark, Penn Station.
- Travel with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines to go to Newark, NJ by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Fullington Trailways to go to Newark, NJ by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Newark, NJ by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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