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Compare train and bus for New York, NY to Newark, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Newark, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $5.
Distance: 8 miles (14 km)
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$10 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price | $5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
45m Average total duration Fastest 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Newark, NJ:
A train is $0.31 (€0.25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from New York, NY to Newark, NJ costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 32m.
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How to get from New York, NY to Newark, NJ by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from New York, NY to Newark, NJ is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
661 Keystone Service7:00 AM0h15Penn Station, New York, NY7:15 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
661 Keystone Service7:00 AM0h15Penn Station, New York, NY7:15 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2259 Acela8:24 PM0h13Penn Station, New York, NY8:37 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$661One-way0 transfers
Other options
637 Keystone Service11:58 PM0h15Penn Station, New York, NY12:13 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$121One-way0 transfers
169 Northeast Regional12:20 AM0h15Penn Station, New York, NY12:35 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$181One-way0 transfers
67 Northeast Regional11:23 PM0h17Penn Station, New York, NY11:40 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$181One-way0 transfers
1:00 PM0h30New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY1:30 PMNewark, Penn Station$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:00 AM0h25New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.7:25 AMNewark, Penn Station$141One-way0 transfers
10:30 PM0h25New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY10:55 PMNewark, Penn Station$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Newark, NJ:
A train is $0.31 (€0.25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from New York, NY to Newark, NJ costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 32m.
- Around 50 trains per day.
- Around 34 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New York, NY and Newark, NJ as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ.
- Buses mostly depart from New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY and arrive in Newark, Penn Station.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak, PATH to go to Newark, NJ by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Fullington Trailways, Adirondack Trailways, NJ Transit, Trailways to go to Newark, NJ by bus.
- 50 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak, PATH.
- 34 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Fullington Trailways, Adirondack Trailways, NJ Transit, Trailways.
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