The average bus between Newark and Rock Island takes 26h 11m and the fastest bus takes 21h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newark to Rock Island. 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 Rock Island. The earliest departure is at 11:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Rock Island at 6:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 26h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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27h 55m • 1 change
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20h 30m • 1 change
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27h 55m • 1 change
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20h 30m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Newark to Rock Island. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Rock Island station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 11m.
Newark to Rock Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Rock Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Davenport station.
Book your Newark to Rock Island bus tickets online with Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA.
The distance between Newark and Rock Island is 1,374.9 km. The road distance is 1,630 km.
You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Davenport via Chicago Bus Station in around 21h 50m.