How to travel from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ

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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 prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. 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 $38, and a train costs an average of $54.

Distance: 146 miles (235 km)

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$75

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$55

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$32

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3h 35m

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4h 9m

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3h 39m

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2h 31m

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The cheapest way to travel from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ is a bus with an average price of $55 (€45).

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

A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ costing on average $75 (€61).

A bus is $500 (€410) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ costing on average $555 (€455).

The fastest way to travel from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ is by train with an average journey time of 3h 5m.

Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 39m.

Flight takes on average 11h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Harrisburg, PA and Newark, NJ including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ among Omio's users.

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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
    12:45 AM3h10
    Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA
    3:55 AMNewark, Penn Station
    $441One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    12:45 AM3h10
    Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA
    3:55 AMNewark, Penn Station
    $441One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Amtrak648 Keystone Service
    10:08 AM2h49
    Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA
    12:57 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    $1201One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak626 Keystone Service
    8:00 PM2h53
    Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA
    10:53 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    $681One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak624 Keystone Service
    9:15 PM3h01
    Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA
    12:16 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    $681One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak658 Keystone Service
    6:40 PM3h04
    Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA
    9:44 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    $681One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    2:30 PM3h35
    Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA
    6:05 PMNewark, Penn Station
    $451One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    10:25 AM4h55
    Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA
    3:20 PMNewark, Penn Station
    $481One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:15 PM3h25
    Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA
    3:40 PMNewark, Penn Station
    $521One-way
    0 transfers

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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 bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ is a bus with an average price of $55 (€45).

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

A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ costing on average $75 (€61).

A bus is $500 (€410) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ costing on average $555 (€455).

The fastest way to travel from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ is by train with an average journey time of 3h 5m.

Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 39m.

Flight takes on average 11h 34m.

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 44 flights per day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 6 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ:
  • Buses mostly depart from Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA and arrive in Newark, Penn Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA and arrive in Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ.
  • 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, FlixBus to go to Newark, NJ by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Newark, NJ by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, NJ with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
  • 9 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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