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Compare train, bus, and flight for Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $100 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $100, while a flight costs an average of $461.
Distance: 420 miles (676 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$266 Average price | $100 Average price Cheapest | $461 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 48m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 16m Average total duration 9h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $166 (€139) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $266 (€223).
A bus is $361 (€303) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $461 (€386).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 48m.
Bus takes on average 10h 16m.
Tickets start at around $266 (€223) compared to roughly $119 (€99) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$147 (-€123). The journey takes 9h 18m versus 7h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ
How to get from Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 12:55 AM9h10Raleigh, Bus Station10:05 AMNewark, Penn Station$761One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:55 AM9h10Raleigh, Bus Station10:05 AMNewark, Penn Station$761One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UA4071:56 PM1h34Raleigh-Durham International Airport3:30 PMNewark Liberty International Airport$3171One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1180 Carolinian · 1480 Connecting Bus · 1090 Palmetto11:00 AM12h03Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC11:03 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$1991One-way2 transfers
- 80 Carolinian · 1180 Carolinian · 1480 Connecting Bus · 1090 Palmetto9:54 AM13h09North Carolina State Fair Station, Raleigh, NC11:03 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$2071One-way3 transfers
- 6:15 PM10h05Raleigh, Bus Station4:20 AMNewark, Penn Station$761One-way0 transfers
- · 1:25 PM10h40Raleigh, Bus Station12:05 AMNewark, Penn Station$921One-way1 transfer
- · 2:40 PM10h55Raleigh, Bus Station1:35 AMNewark, Penn Station$921One-way1 transfer
MX7669:59 AM1h40Raleigh-Durham International Airport11:39 AMStewart International Airport$1701One-way0 transfers
AA31166:53 AM1h37Raleigh-Durham International Airport8:30 AMLaGuardia Airport$2701One-way0 transfers- AA222112:27 PM1h37Raleigh-Durham International Airport2:04 PMLaGuardia Airport$2701One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $166 (€139) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $266 (€223).
A bus is $361 (€303) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $461 (€386).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 48m.
Bus takes on average 10h 16m.
- Around 52 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Raleigh, NC and Newark, NJ as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and arrive in Newark Liberty International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC and arrive in Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ.
- Buses mostly depart from Raleigh, Bus Station and arrive in Newark, Penn Station.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines, United, Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, Breeze Airways, psa airlines to go to Newark, NJ by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Newark, NJ by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Newark, NJ by train.
- 14 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, United, Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, Breeze Airways.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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