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Compare train and bus for Newark, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr55, while a train costs an average of kr281.
Distance: 22 miles (36 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr281 Average price | kr55 Average price Cheapest | kr67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m 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 |
This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ:
A bus is kr226 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ costing on average kr281.
Other travel options to New Brunswick, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (23m by train vs 38m by car). Tickets start at around kr281 compared to roughly kr67 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.
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How to get from Newark, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newark, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 12:15 PM0h40Newark, NJ12:55 PMNew Brunswick, NJkr501One-way0 transfers
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- 12:15 PM0h40Newark, NJ12:55 PMNew Brunswick, NJkr501One-way0 transfers
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- 12:15 PM0h40Newark, NJ12:55 PMNew Brunswick, NJkr501One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:15 AM0h40Newark, NJ11:55 AMNew Brunswick, NJkr731One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ:
A bus is kr226 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ costing on average kr281.
Other travel options to New Brunswick, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newark, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ and arrive in New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ.
- Buses mostly depart from Newark, Penn Station and arrive in New Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to New Brunswick, NJ by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to New Brunswick, NJ by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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