4.9
4.6
Travel Information
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 bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 8 miles (14 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration 35m 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 |
Compare ways to travel from Newark, NJ to New York, NY
Compare the available ways to get from Newark, NJ to New York, NY, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to New York, NY:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to New York, NY costing on average $39.
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (20m by train vs 29m by car). Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $30 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 Newark, NJ to New York, NY
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.
- 656 Keystone Service
8:44 PM 0h19 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ 9:03 PM Penn Station, New York, NY $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 656 Keystone Service
8:44 PM 0h19 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ 9:03 PM Penn Station, New York, NY $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 2152 Acela [NextGen]
1:34 PM 0h17 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ 1:51 PM Penn Station, New York, NY $150 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 1142 Northeast Regional
8:34 PM 0h20 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ 8:54 PM Penn Station, New York, NY $7 1 One-way 0 transfers - 1168 Northeast Regional
6:28 PM 0h18 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ 6:46 PM Penn Station, New York, NY $13 1 One-way 0 transfers - 626 Keystone Service
10:53 PM 0h21 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ 11:14 PM Penn Station, New York, NY $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
4:30 AM 0h25 Newark, Penn Station 4:55 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY $11 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus
1:10 AM 0h30 Newark, Penn Station 1:40 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. $11 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
10:45 PM 0h30 Newark, Penn Station 11:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Newark, NJ to New York, NY
Travel to New York, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Newark, NJ to New York, NY.
This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to New York, NY:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to New York, NY costing on average $39.
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
- Around 43 trains per day.
- Around 37 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 to go to New York, NY by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Fullington Trailways, Infobus to go to New York, NY by bus.
- 43 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
- 37 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Fullington Trailways, Infobus.
Travelling from Newark, NJ to New York, NY: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
