How to travel from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ

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Compare train, bus, 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 prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $191.

Distance: 146 miles (235 km)

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$73

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$58

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$539

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3h 36m

Average total duration

3h 6m

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4h 22m

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4h 11m

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1h 11m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.4kg

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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.

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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
10:25AM5h05
Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA
03:30PMNewark, Penn Station
$581One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Greyhound
02:30PM3h35
Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA
06:05PMNewark, Penn Station
$551One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Greyhound
12:45AM3h10
Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA
03:55AMNewark, Penn Station
$1041One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
12:15PM3h25
Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA
03:40PMNewark, Penn Station
$581One-way
0 transfers
Fullington TrailwaysFAB 770 · FAB 10
11:30AM8h00
Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA
07:30PMNewark, Penn Station
$801One-way
1 transfer
Greyhoundundefined · undefined
09:10PM4h10
Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA
01:20AMNewark, Penn Station
$691One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ

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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Harrisburg, PA and Newark, NJ including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ:

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ costing on average $53 (€43).

A bus is $160 (€130) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ costing on average $191 (€156).

The fastest way to travel from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 17m.

Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 46m.

Bus takes on average 3h 5m.

The distance from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ is approximately 146 miles (235 km).
The average frequency per day from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ is:
  • Around 40 flights per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Harrisburg, PA and Newark, NJ as scheduled services by train, bus, and 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:
  • 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.
  • Flights mostly depart from Harrisburg International Airport and arrive in LaGuardia Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound to go to Newark, NJ by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Newark, NJ by train.
  • Travel with Republic Airlines to go to Newark, NJ by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
  • 10 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Newark, NJ and these popular destinations at a great price.
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