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Compare train, bus, and flight for Norfolk, VA to Newark, NJ
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Norfolk, VA to Newark, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a flight costs an average of $102.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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$96 Average price Cheapest | $137 Average price | $294 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 22m Average total duration 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 52m Average total duration 8h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Norfolk, VA to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norfolk, VA to Newark, NJ costing on average $137 (€111).
A bus is $199 (€161) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norfolk, VA to Newark, NJ costing on average $294 (€238).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 52m.
Train takes on average 8h 22m.
Travel optionsfrom Norfolk, VA to Newark, NJ
How to get from Norfolk, VA to Newark, NJ by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norfolk, VA to Newark, NJ is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:15 AM7h10Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA2:25 PMNewark, Penn Station$821One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:15 AM7h10Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA2:25 PMNewark, Penn Station$821One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA46935:33 AM1h30Norfolk International Airport7:03 AMLaGuardia Airport$3911One-way0 transfers
Other options
128 Northeast Regional4:05 PM8h21Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA12:26 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$2131One-way0 transfers
158 Northeast Regional1:04 PM8h21Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA9:25 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$2901One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:00 PM7h20Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA10:20 PMNewark, Penn Station$941One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:50 PM9h20Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA5:10 AMNewark, Penn Station$1051One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM9h35Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA6:35 PMNewark, Penn Station$1161One-way1 transfer
AA3168 · AA17825:04 AM4h55Norfolk International Airport9:59 AMNewark Liberty International Airport$3151One-way1 transfer
UA37125:50 AM1h39Norfolk International Airport7:29 AMNewark Liberty International Airport$3911One-way0 transfers
UA34918:15 PM1h41Norfolk International Airport9:56 PMNewark Liberty International Airport$3911One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Norfolk, VA to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norfolk, VA to Newark, NJ costing on average $137 (€111).
A bus is $199 (€161) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norfolk, VA to Newark, NJ costing on average $294 (€238).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 52m.
Train takes on average 8h 22m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norfolk, VA and Newark, NJ as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Norfolk International Airport and arrive in LaGuardia Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA and arrive in Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ.
- Buses mostly depart from Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA and arrive in Newark, Penn Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) to go to Newark, NJ by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United to go to Newark, NJ by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Newark, NJ by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 7 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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