There are 5 ways to get from East Franklin to Newark by train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Jersey Ave. to Newark Penn Stationtrain Nec
42 min$3–16Bus
- Take the bus from New Brunswick Park and Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0355 / ...
1h 43m$24–73Drive 25.4 mi
- Drive from East Franklin to Newarkcar 25.4 mi
39 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from East Franklin to Newarktaxi 25.4 mi
39 min$100–120Train via New Brunswick
- Take the train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Stationtrain Nec
1h 6m$14–24
East Franklin to Newark by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from East Franklin to Newark is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from East Franklin to Newark is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from East Franklin to Newark station. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick Park and Ride and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jersey Ave. and arriving at Newark Penn Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between East Franklin and Newark is 25 miles. The road distance is 25.5 miles.
The best way to get from East Franklin to Newark without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs $3 - $16.
The train from Jersey Ave. to Newark, Penn Station takes 42 min including transfers and departs every four hours.
East Franklin to Newark bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from New Brunswick Park and Ride station.
East Franklin to Newark train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Jersey Ave. station.
The best way to get from East Franklin to Newark is to train which takes 42 min and costs $3 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $75 and takes 1h 43m.
What companies run services between East Franklin, NJ, USA and Newark, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Jersey Ave. to Newark Penn Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–16 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Brunswick Park and Ride to Newark Penn Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 1h 43m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Jersey Ave. to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–16
Train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–20
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- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from New Brunswick Park and Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–25
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Station
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $33–37
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $100–120
AZ Masood Taxi
- Phone
- +17323721246
- Website
- azmasoodtaxi.com
Edison Cab and Transportation
- Phone
- +17326485780
Edison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732-201-5555
- Website
- edisontaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
East Franklin to Newark bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
East Franklin to Newark train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Franklin to Newark is 26 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from East Franklin to Newark.
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