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Compare train, bus, and flight for Newark, DE to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Newark, DE to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, while a flight costs an average of $658.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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$47 Average price Cheapest | $137 Average price | $658 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Newark, DE to New York, NY
Compare the available ways to get from Newark, DE to New York, NY, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Newark, DE to New York, NY:
A bus is $91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, DE to New York, NY costing on average $137.
A bus is $612 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, DE to New York, NY costing on average $658.
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
Flight takes on average 5h 8m.
Tickets start at around $47 compared to roughly $44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$2. The journey takes 2h 36m versus 2h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Newark, DE to New York, NY
How to get from Newark, DE to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newark, DE to New York, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:25 PM 2h40 Newark, Train Station, DE 3:05 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY $41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus12:25 PM 2h40 Newark, Train Station, DE 3:05 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY $41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1116 Northeast Regional3:42 PM 1h41 Newark Station, Newark, DE 5:23 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ $105 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1156 Northeast Regional3:56 PM 1h42 Newark Station, Newark, DE 5:38 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ $76 1 One-way 0 transfers
AA3308 · AA28997:35 AM 3h28 Philadelphia International Airport 11:03 AM LaGuardia Airport $559 1 One-way 1 transfer
AA2615 · AA36910:49 AM 3h40 Philadelphia International Airport 2:29 PM LaGuardia Airport $559 1 One-way 1 transfer
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AA44431:10 PM 3h43 Philadelphia International Airport 4:53 PM LaGuardia Airport $559 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Newark, DE to New York, NY:
A bus is $91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, DE to New York, NY costing on average $137.
A bus is $612 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, DE to New York, NY costing on average $658.
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
Flight takes on average 5h 8m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newark, DE and New York, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Philadelphia International Airport and arrive in LaGuardia Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Newark Station, Newark, DE and arrive in Penn Station, New York, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Newark, I 95 (Delaware Welcome Center - Northbound), DE and arrive in New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave..
- Travel with Republic Airlines, American Airlines, piedmont airlines, psa airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to New York, NY by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to New York, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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