The average bus between Newark and Salem takes 4h 8m and the fastest bus takes 3h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newark to Salem. 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 every 4 hours between Newark and Salem. The earliest departure is at 3:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 5:35 PM which arrives into Salem at 9:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Philadelphia Bus Station and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Newark to Salem. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Salem station via Philadelphia Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Newark to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Broadway At Walnut St station.
The distance between Newark and Salem is 169.9 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Broadway At Walnut St via Philadelphia Bus Station and Market St At 11Th St in around 4h 41m.