The average bus between Newark and Forked River takes 3h 29m and the fastest bus takes 2h 46m. There is a bus service every few hours from Newark to Forked River. 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 hourly between Newark and Forked River. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Forked River at 3:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Port Authority Bus Terminal and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newark to Forked River? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark to Forked River. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Forked River station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Newark to Forked River bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Forked River bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Toms River Park & Ride station.
The distance between Newark and Forked River is 99.6 km. The road distance is 303 km.
You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Rt-9 At Lacey Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Toms River Park & Ride in around 3h 29m.