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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 prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, and a train costs an average of $89.
Distance: 420 miles (676 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$221 Average price | $101 Average price Cheapest | $191 Average price | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 22m Average total duration 9h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 3h 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 |
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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 $90 (€73) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $191 (€154).
A bus is $119 (€96) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $221 (€178).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 52m.
Train takes on average 9h 53m.
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.
FlixBus3:15 PM9h50Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon), NC1:05 AMNewark, Penn Station$811One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:15 PM9h50Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon), NC1:05 AMNewark, Penn Station$811One-way0 transfers
Fastest
12:55 AM9h10Raleigh, Bus Station10:05 AMNewark, Penn Station$891One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:20 PM9h15Raleigh, Bus Station6:35 AMNewark, Penn Station$851One-way0 transfers
· 10:45 AM10h40Raleigh, Bus Station9:25 PMNewark, Penn Station$941One-way1 transfer
· 1:00 PM11h05Raleigh, Bus Station12:05 AMNewark, Penn Station$951One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $90 (€73) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $191 (€154).
A bus is $119 (€96) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $221 (€178).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 52m.
Train takes on average 9h 53m.
- Around 35 flights per day.
- Around 9 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 to go to Newark, NJ by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, GoRaleigh to go to Newark, NJ by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Newark, NJ by train.
- 13 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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