What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Newark?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Newark is to bus via Penn Station which costs $30 - $75 and takes 5h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Newark?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Newark is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $470 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Newark?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at Newark Penn Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Newark?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston and arriving at Newark Penn Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Newark?

The distance between Cambridge and Newark is 241 miles. The road distance is 217.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge to Newark without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Newark without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $55 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Newark?

The train from Boston to Newark, Penn Station takes 4h 35m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Newark bus from?

Cambridge to Newark bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Newark train from?

Cambridge to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge to Newark?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Newark is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $55 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $470 - $1,700 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Cambridge to Newark bus arrive?

Cambridge to Newark bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Newark train arrive?

Cambridge to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Newark?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Newark is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Cambridge to Newark.

How do I get a train ticket from Cambridge to Newark?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cambridge to Newark?

Book your Cambridge to Newark bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Newark?

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There are 8 ways to get from Cambridge to Newark by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 35m
$55–750
Bus via Penn Station (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
5h 48m
$34–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
5h 20m
$35–75
Drive 216.2 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Newarkcar 216.2 mi
4h 12m
$40–57
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
3h 1m
$470–1,614
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
2. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
3h 49m
$69–416
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
3h 40m
$225–1,039
Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
2. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
5h 34m
$276–401

Cambridge to Newark by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 240 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Cambridge, MA, USA and Newark, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.

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