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Compare train, bus, and flight for Richmond, VA to Newark, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Newark, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. 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 €39, and a flight costs an average of €51.
Distance: 281 miles (453 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€118 Average price | €59 Average price Cheapest | €211 Average price |
6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Richmond, VA to Newark, NJ by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Richmond, VA to Newark, NJ is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Newark, NJ costing on average $56 (€44).
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Newark, NJ costing on average $64 (€51).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 49m.
Bus takes on average 6h 5m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Richmond, 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 Richmond International Airport and arrive in LaGuardia Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA and arrive in Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ.
- Buses mostly depart from Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA and arrive in Newark, Penn Station.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Newark, NJ by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Newark, NJ by train.
- Travel with Republic Airlines to go to Newark, NJ by flight.
- 5 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 13 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 3 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines.
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