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Newark to 79th Street buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Newark and 79th Street takes 1h 27m and the fastest bus takes 1h. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Newark to 79th Street. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 27m
Duration
68 mi
Distance
$38
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Newark to 79th Street bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Newark and 79th Street. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:29 PM which arrives into 79th Street at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Port Authority Bus Terminal and take an average of 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greyhound USAMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 23m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 48m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 28m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 19m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 23m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 48m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newark to 79th Street? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 67.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and 79th Street, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to 79th Street via Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 41 St/8 Av, Broadway/W 77 St, W 79 St/Broadway, and E 79 St/5 Av in around 1h 21m.

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