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Compare bus, train, 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 $48. 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 $48, and a flight costs an average of $125.
Distance: 281 miles (453 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$145 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $290 Average price | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Richmond, VA to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Newark, NJ costing on average $145 (€119).
A bus is $217 (€178) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Newark, NJ costing on average $290 (€238).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 14m.
Bus takes on average 6h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Richmond, VA to Newark, NJ
How to get from Richmond, VA to Newark, NJ by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
FlixBus6:45 PM6h20Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA1:05 AMNewark, Penn Station$541One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:45 PM6h20Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA1:05 AMNewark, Penn Station$541One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA46047:00 AM1h29Richmond International Airport8:29 AMNewark Liberty International Airport$3981One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 128 Northeast Regional6:21 PM6h05Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA12:26 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$1231One-way0 transfers
- 80 Carolinian2:04 PM6h08Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA8:12 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$1231One-way0 transfers
- 98 Silver Meteor · 164 Northeast Regional3:52 AM8h36Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA12:28 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$1271One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus3:30 PM6h55Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA10:25 PMNewark, Penn Station$541One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:20 PM6h35Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA1:55 AMNewark, Penn Station$691One-way0 transfers
- 9:10 PM7h10Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA4:20 AMNewark, Penn Station$691One-way0 transfers
- UA34766:30 PM1h30Richmond International Airport8:00 PMNewark Liberty International Airport$3981One-way0 transfers
- UA4550 · UA34137:59 PM3h31Richmond International Airport11:30 PMLaGuardia Airport$5851One-way1 transfer
- UA3635 · UA26495:31 PM5h49Richmond International Airport11:20 PMLaGuardia Airport$5851One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Newark, NJ costing on average $145 (€119).
A bus is $217 (€178) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Newark, NJ costing on average $290 (€238).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 14m.
Bus takes on average 6h 38m.
- Around 44 flights per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Richmond, VA and Newark, NJ as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Richmond International Airport and arrive in Newark Liberty International 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.
- 6 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 12 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 7 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines.
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