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How to get fromNew Jersey to New Britainby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from New Jersey to New Britain by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Meridentrain train Vermonter / ...
    4h 1m
    $35–72

  2. Drive 111.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to New Britaincar car 111.5 mi
    2h 21m
    $21–30

  3. Bus via Main St @ Asylum St

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from New York to Hartfordbus bus Ppb 5623 / ...
    5h 2m
    $34–109

  4. Train via New Haven (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Haventrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    5h 6m
    $27–608

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Britainbus bus Greyhound US0255s
    5h 9m
    $24–72

New Jersey to New Britain by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 116.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and New Britain, CT, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Meriden 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to CTfastrak Downtown New Britain Stn @ Bay L via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Hartford, Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal, Main St @ Asylum St, and Main St @ Atheneum Sq in around 5h 2m.

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