There are 4 ways to get from East Rutherford to Hershey by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
6h 19m$107–185Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
6h 20m$28–54Drive 154.6 mi
- Drive from East Rutherford to Hersheycar 154.6 mi
3h 3m$29–41Bus via Newark
- Take the bus from Newark to Harrisburgbus Blu 6Pmny(Leb/Har) / ...
7h 27m$66–86
East Rutherford to Hershey by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from East Rutherford to Hershey is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from East Rutherford to Hershey is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from East Rutherford to Hershey. However, there are services departing from Hackensack St 340'S Of Paterson Ave and arriving at Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via Newark Penn Station and Harrisburg Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from East Rutherford to Hershey. However, there are services departing from Rutherford and arriving at Harrisburg via Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between East Rutherford and Hershey is 210 miles. The road distance is 155.5 miles.
The best way to get from East Rutherford to Hershey without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from East Rutherford to Hershey, including transfers.
East Rutherford to Hershey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
East Rutherford to Hershey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from East Rutherford to Hershey is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs $100 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $55 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between East Rutherford, NJ, USA and Hershey, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg every 2 hours. Tickets cost $100–160 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- Yes Blue Transportation
Bus from Newark to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–70
- Schedules at
- Yes Blue Transportation
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Booking & Getting There
East Rutherford to Hershey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
East Rutherford to Hershey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Harrisburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Rutherford to Hershey is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from East Rutherford to Hershey.
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