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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 $6.
Distance: 8 miles (14 km)
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$8 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price | $5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
45m Average total duration Fastest 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration 33m 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 $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from New York, NY to Newark, NJ costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 33m.
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.
FlixBus10:45 AM0h35New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.11:20 AMNewark, Penn Station$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
607 Keystone Service5:51 AM0h14Penn Station, New York, NY6:05 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2151 NextGen Acela9:00 AM0h13Penn Station, New York, NY9:13 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$761One-way0 transfers
Other options
95 Northeast Regional10:35 AM0h16Penn Station, New York, NY10:51 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$141One-way0 transfers
645 Keystone Service12:05 PM0h15Penn Station, New York, NY12:20 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$141One-way0 transfers
185 Northeast Regional9:25 AM0h16Penn Station, New York, NY9:41 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:00 AM1h20New York, 28 Allen St., NY11:20 AMNewark, Penn Station$101One-way0 transfers
11:55 AM0h30New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station12:25 PMNewark, Penn Station$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:00 AM0h35New York, 28 Allen St., NY11:35 AMNewark, Penn Station$101One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from New York, NY to Newark, NJ
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Newark, NJ:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from New York, NY to Newark, NJ costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 33m.
- Around 51 trains per day.
- Around 33 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, Fullington Trailways, NJ Transit, Fullington Trailways to go to Newark, NJ by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak, PATH to go to Newark, NJ by train.
- 33 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Fullington Trailways, NJ Transit, Fullington Trailways.
- 51 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak, PATH.
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