How to travel from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ

Train
Bus
Flight
Cheapest price 42Cheapest 45 318
Average price 53Cheapest 56 539
Average duration3h 0m2h 45m3h 52m
Direct Options
First departure12:37 AM12:20 AM5:00 AM
Last departure11:42 PM11:30 PM9:47 PM
No. of daily departures16512
Companies
  • Amtrak
  • Greyhound
  • Republic Airlines

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from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ

How to get from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

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.

Greyhound
09:20AM2h45
Harrisburg, PA
12:05PMNewark, NJ
$681One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Greyhound
09:20AM2h45
Harrisburg, PA
12:05PMNewark, NJ
$681One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Greyhound
09:20AM2h45
Harrisburg, PA
12:05PMNewark, NJ
$681One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Greyhound
10:20AM4h50
Harrisburg, PA
03:10PMNewark, NJ
$681One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
02:30PM3h35
Harrisburg, PA
06:05PMNewark, NJ
$681One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
05:35AM4h10
Harrisburg, PA
09:45AMNewark, NJ
$681One-way
0 transfers

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Travel to Newark from Harrisburg on Amtrak and Greyhound travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains from Harrisburg to Newark, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

      FAQs: Travel from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ

      FAQs: Travel to Newark, NJ easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ.
      FAQs

      There are 3 ways to get from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ: train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to get from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $45 (€39) compared to other travel options to Newark, NJ:

      Taking a train costs $7 (€6) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $52 (€45) for the same trip.

      A train is $163 (€141) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ costing on average $207 (€180).

      The quickest way to travel to Newark, NJ from Harrisburg, PA is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 18 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Taking a bus requires on average 2 h 45 min of travel time.

      Train takes on average 3 h.

      The distance is approximately 145 miles (234 km) from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ.

      The average frequency per day from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ is:

      • Around 4 buses per day.
      • Around 17 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ:

        The following travel companies offer services from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ:

        • Travel with Greyhound for buses to Newark, NJ. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Greyhound Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ tickets on Omio for $36 (€31).
        • Travel with Republic Airlines to go to Newark, NJ by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Republic Airlines Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ tickets on Omio for $235 (€203).
        • Amtrak can take you to Newark, NJ by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Amtrak from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ for $44 (€38).

        Yes, there are direct services available from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ with the following travel companies:

        • Direct bus available with Greyhound 4 direct buses per day.
        • 8 direct trains per day with Amtrak.

        Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Newark, NJ as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ.

        Many of our customers who book a trip from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Washington, DC, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Boston, MA or New Carrollton, MD. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Harrisburg, PA and Newark, NJ itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Newark, NJ and any of these top destinations today!
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