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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 8 miles (14 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$44 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from New York, NY to Newark, NJ
Compare the available ways to get from New York, NY to Newark, NJ, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $32 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Newark, NJ costing on average $44 (€37).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 4m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (16m by train vs 28m by car). Tickets start at around $44 (€37) compared to roughly $5 (€4) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom New York, NY to Newark, NJ
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:00 AM 0h25 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. 7:25 AM Newark, Penn Station $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
7:00 AM 0h25 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. 7:25 AM Newark, Penn Station $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 2105 Acela [NextGen]
9:00 AM 0h13 Penn Station, New York, NY 9:13 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ $70 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 655 Keystone Service
6:16 PM 0h14 Penn Station, New York, NY 6:30 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ $7 1 One-way 0 transfers - 1169 Northeast Regional
12:20 AM 0h15 Penn Station, New York, NY 12:35 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ $7 1 One-way 0 transfers - 607 Keystone Service
5:50 AM 0h15 Penn Station, New York, NY 6:05 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
2:30 AM 0h30 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. 3:00 AM Newark, Penn Station $7 1 One-way 0 transfers 11:55 AM 0h30 New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station 12:25 PM Newark, Penn Station $7 1 One-way 0 transfers7:50 PM 0h30 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY 8:20 PM Newark, Penn Station $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $32 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Newark, NJ costing on average $44 (€37).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 4m.
- Around 51 trains per day.
- Around 37 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 Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Fullington Trailways, Adirondack Trailways, Infobus to go to Newark, NJ by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Newark, NJ by train.
- 37 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Fullington Trailways, Adirondack Trailways, Infobus.
- 51 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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