There are 5 ways to get from Baltimore to New Jersey by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
2h 10m$95–150Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
3h 10m$27–65Drive 178.6 mi
- Drive from Baltimore to Newarkcar 178.6 mi
3h 15m$33–48Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
4h 10m$908–2,267Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, line 412 bus
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BWI - PHL
- Take the bus from Vine St At 13Th St to Broadway At Jackson Stbus
4h 9m$56–422
Baltimore to New Jersey by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to New Jersey is to bus which costs $27 - $65 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to New Jersey is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $95 - $150.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station station and arriving at Newark Penn Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Baltimore Penn Station station and arriving at Newark Penn Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Baltimore and New Jersey is 175 miles. The road distance is 179.7 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to New Jersey without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $95 - $150.
The train from Baltimore Penn Station to Newark, Penn Station takes 2h 10m including transfers and departs hourly.
Baltimore to New Jersey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Baltimore to New Jersey train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Baltimore to New Jersey is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $95 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $65 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and New Jersey, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $40–700 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Newark Penn Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $40–480
- First Class
- $170–700
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Vine St At 13Th St to Broadway At Jackson St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–6
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Booking & Getting There
Baltimore to New Jersey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Baltimore to New Jersey train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to New Jersey is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Baltimore to New Jersey.
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