There are 4 ways to get from Hershey to Avenel by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Harrisburg to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
5h 44m$104–176Drive 143 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hershey to Avenelcar 143 mi
2h 48m$27–38Bus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
7h 3m$33–66Bus via New York (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
7h 26m$34–68
Hershey to Avenel by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hershey to Avenel is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Hershey to Avenel is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Hershey to Avenel station. However, there are services departing from Hershey Intermodal Center and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Hershey to Avenel. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg and arriving at Avenel via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Hershey and Avenel is 211 miles. The road distance is 143.9 miles.
The best way to get from Hershey to Avenel without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Hershey to Avenel, including transfers.
Hershey to Avenel bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Hershey to Avenel train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
The best way to get from Hershey to Avenel is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $100 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Hershey, PA, USA and Avenel, NJ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Harrisburg to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $100–160 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Newark Penn Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 5m. 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 Harrisburg to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- 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 Harrisburg Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Hershey to Avenel bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Hershey to Avenel train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hershey to Avenel is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Hershey to Avenel.
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