There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to Newark by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), train, or bus
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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Newark Amtraktrain Northeast Regional
1h 56m$40–90Drive 135 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Newarkcar 135 mi
2h 33m$25–36Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York to Newarkbus FlixBus 2601
2h 25m$29–50Bus, line 033 bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Wilmington Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0310 / ...
- Take the bus from Wilmington Tc to Delaware Ave @ Academy Stbus 033
3h 42m$28–52Train, line 033 bus
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Wilmingtontrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the bus from Wilmington Tc to Delaware Ave @ Academy Stbus 033
4h 10m$31–660
Manhattan to Newark by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Newark is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Newark is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs $40 - $90.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York and arriving at Newark. Services depart four times a week, and operate Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station and arriving at Newark Amtrak. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Manhattan and Newark is 130 miles. The road distance is 135.8 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Newark without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs $40 - $90.
The train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Newark Amtrak takes 1h 56m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Manhattan to Newark bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York station.
Manhattan to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Newark is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $50 and takes 2h 25m.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Newark, DE, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Newark Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York to Newark 4 times a week. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Newark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $26–460
- First Class
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from New York to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Wilmington Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-652-3278
- Website
- dartfirststate.com
Bus from Wilmington Tc to Delaware Ave @ Academy St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.dartfirststate.com/
Bus from Wilmington Tc to Delaware Ave @ Academy St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.dartfirststate.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Manhattan to Newark bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark station.
Manhattan to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Newark is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Manhattan to Newark.
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