The average bus between Newark and Essex takes 4h 48m and the fastest bus takes 4h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newark to Essex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Newark and Essex. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Essex at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 47m • 2 changes


5h 42m • 2 changes


5h 7m • 2 changes


4h 32m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Newark to Essex. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Essex station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Newark to Essex bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Essex bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
The distance between Newark and Essex is 252.2 km. The road distance is 310 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 3h. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a day.