There are 3 ways to get from Bala Cynwyd to Newark by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Merion to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Pao
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 35m$21–604Line 44 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Old Lancaster Rd & Gramercy Rd to Market St & 10th Stbus 44
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2608 / ...
3h 12m$14–24Drive 81.2 mi
- Drive from Bala Cynwyd to Newarkcar 81.2 mi
1h 51m$15–22
Bala Cynwyd to Newark by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bala Cynwyd to Newark is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Bala Cynwyd to Newark is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $20 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Bala Cynwyd to Newark station. However, there are services departing from Old Lancaster Rd & Gramercy Rd and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Bala Cynwyd to Newark station. However, there are services departing from Merion and arriving at Newark Penn Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Bala Cynwyd and Newark is 86 miles. The road distance is 81.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bala Cynwyd to Newark without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $20 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Bala Cynwyd to Newark, including transfers.
Bala Cynwyd to Newark bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Old Lancaster Rd & Gramercy Rd station.
Bala Cynwyd to Newark train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Merion station.
The best way to get from Bala Cynwyd to Newark is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $20 - $650. Alternatively, you can line 44 bus and bus, which costs $13 - $24 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA and Newark, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Merion to Newark Penn Station via 30th Street Station in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Lancaster Rd & Gramercy Rd to Newark Penn Station via Market St & 10th St and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 3h 12m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Merion to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Old Lancaster Rd & Gramercy Rd to Market St & 10th St
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Bala Cynwyd to Newark bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Market St & 10th St station.
Bala Cynwyd to Newark train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bala Cynwyd to Newark is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Bala Cynwyd to Newark.
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