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Compare train and bus for Newark, NJ to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, while a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 8 miles (14 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$7 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29m 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 York, NY:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newark, NJ to New York, NY costing on average $12.
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
The journey is about 5m faster (24m by train vs 29m by car) and roughly $23 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($7 vs $30). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you 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 York, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newark, NJ to New York, NY is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6728:14 PM0h20Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ8:34 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6728:14 PM0h20Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ8:34 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2252 Acela9:20 AM0h17Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ9:37 AMPenn Station, New York, NY$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1326:29 PM0h18Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ6:47 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$121One-way0 transfers
- 67410:14 PM0h20Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ10:34 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$121One-way0 transfers
- 66412:31 PM0h18Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ12:49 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$141One-way0 transfers
- 1:45 AM0h20Newark, Penn Station2:05 AMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:10 AM0h30Newark, Penn Station1:40 AMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.$151One-way0 transfers- FlixBus7:05 AM0h30Newark, Penn Station7:35 AMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to New York, NY:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newark, NJ to New York, NY costing on average $12.
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
- Around 43 trains per day.
- Around 34 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newark, NJ and New York, NY 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 Penn Station, New York, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Newark, Penn Station and arrive in New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak, PATH, NJ Transit to go to New York, NY by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Fullington Trailways, Trailways to go to New York, NY by bus.
- 43 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak, PATH, NJ Transit.
- 34 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Fullington Trailways, Trailways.
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