There are 4 ways to get from East Rutherford to Mechanicsburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
5h 37m$107–185Bus via Newark, Penn Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
5h 38m$28–54Drive 171 mi
- Drive from East Rutherford to Mechanicsburgcar 171 mi
3h 25m$32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 160 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
6h 31m$39–79
East Rutherford to Mechanicsburg by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from East Rutherford to Mechanicsburg is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from East Rutherford to Mechanicsburg is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from East Rutherford to Mechanicsburg. However, there are services departing from Hackensack St 340'S Of Paterson Ave and arriving at E Main St & Arch St WB via Newark Penn Station and Market Square Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from East Rutherford to Mechanicsburg. 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 5h 37m.
The distance between East Rutherford and Mechanicsburg is 202 miles. The road distance is 172 miles.
The best way to get from East Rutherford to Mechanicsburg without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from East Rutherford to Mechanicsburg, including transfers.
East Rutherford to Mechanicsburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
East Rutherford to Mechanicsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from East Rutherford to Mechanicsburg is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs $100 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus via Newark, Penn Station, which costs $27 - $55 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between East Rutherford, NJ, USA and Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, 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
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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
Bus from New York Midtown to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
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- Adults
- $7–23
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Booking & Getting There
East Rutherford to Mechanicsburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
East Rutherford to Mechanicsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Harrisburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Rutherford to Mechanicsburg is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from East Rutherford to Mechanicsburg.
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