How to travel from Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ

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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 $69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. 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 $69, and a train costs an average of $95.

Distance: 420 miles (676 km)

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Flight

$229

Average price

$108

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$151

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10h 16m

Average total duration

9h 46m

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30m

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10h 10m

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9h 40m

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4h 46m

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1h 46m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

2.0 - 4.0kg

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Spirit Airlines

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from Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ

How to get from Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

  • Greyhound
    9:20 PM9h15
    Raleigh, Bus Station
    6:35 AMNewark, Penn Station
    $931One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    9:20 PM9h15
    Raleigh, Bus Station
    6:35 AMNewark, Penn Station
    $931One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • JetBlue AirwaysB62486
    2:20 PM1h39
    Raleigh-Durham International Airport
    3:59 PMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
    $2761One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak40 Floridian · 196 Northeast Regional
    9:17 AM11h47
    Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC
    9:04 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    $1641One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak40 Floridian · 136 Northeast Regional
    9:17 AM10h48
    Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC
    8:05 PMNewark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ
    $2311One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak80 Carolinian
    10:13 AM9h59
    Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC
    8:12 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    $2451One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    12:55 AM9h10
    Raleigh, Bus Station
    10:05 AMNewark, Penn Station
    $1081One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:15 PM9h50
    Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon), NC
    1:05 AMNewark, Penn Station
    $1031One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    6:15 PM10h05
    Raleigh, Bus Station
    4:20 AMNewark, Penn Station
    $1081One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA1536
    11:12 AM1h56
    Raleigh-Durham International Airport
    1:08 PMNewark Liberty International Airport
    $2761One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA794
    8:15 AM1h42
    Raleigh-Durham International Airport
    9:57 AMNewark Liberty International Airport
    $2761One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA3565
    12:54 PM2h06
    Raleigh-Durham International Airport
    3:00 PMNewark Liberty International Airport
    $2761One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ

Travel to Newark, NJ 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 Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ.

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There are 3 options to travel between Raleigh, NC and Newark, NJ including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ is a flight with an average price of $33 (€26).

This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ:

A flight is $36 (€29) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $69 (€55).

A flight is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $95 (€76).

The fastest way to travel from Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 34m.

Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 55m.

Train takes on average 9h 59m.

The distance from Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ is approximately 420 miles (676 km).
The average frequency per day from Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ is:
  • Around 30 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 4 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ:
  • Flights mostly depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and arrive in LaGuardia 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, CoachRun, Wanda Coach to go to Newark, NJ by bus.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, United, Republic Airlines to go to Newark, NJ by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Newark, NJ by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
  • 12 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, United, Republic Airlines.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Raleigh, NC to Newark, NJ often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Newark, NJ and these popular destinations at a great price.
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