There are 5 ways to get from Highland Park to Newark by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Stationtrain Nec
44 min$7–15Line 810 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Raritan Ave At S. Fourth Ave to Main St At Woodbridge Ave, Rail Stationbus 810
- Take the train from Metuchen to Newark Penn Stationtrain Nec
1h 7m$3–18Bus
- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Raymond Blvd 170'W Of Mccarter Hwybus 108
1h 57m$22–56Drive 22.8 mi
- Drive from Highland Park to Newarkcar 22.8 mi
34 min$5–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Highland Park to Newarktaxi 22.8 mi
34 min$90–110
Highland Park to Newark by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Highland Park to Newark is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Highland Park to Newark is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Highland Park to Newark. However, there are services departing from Albany St & Spring St and arriving at Raymond Blvd 170'W Of Mccarter Hwy via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Brunswick and arriving at Newark Penn Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
The distance between Highland Park and Newark is 23 miles. The road distance is 23 miles.
The best way to get from Highland Park to Newark without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs $7 - $15.
The train from New Brunswick to Newark, Penn Station takes 44 min including transfers and departs every two hours.
Highland Park to Newark bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.
Highland Park to Newark train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New Brunswick station.
The best way to get from Highland Park to Newark is to train which takes 44 min and costs $7 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $60 and takes 1h 57m.
What companies run services between Highland Park, Middlesex County, NJ, USA and Newark, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–14 and the journey takes 44 min. Amtrak also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany St & Spring St to Raymond Blvd 170'W Of Mccarter Hwy via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 1h 57m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–14
Train from Metuchen to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–13
- 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
- $7–15
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Raymond Blvd 170'W Of Mccarter Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–24
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–24
Bus from Raritan Ave At S. Fourth Ave to Main St At Woodbridge Ave, Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $1–5
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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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More Questions & Answers
Highland Park to Newark bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Highland Park to Newark train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Highland Park to Newark is 23 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Highland Park to Newark.
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