There are 3 ways to get from New Jersey to Waterford by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Londontrain Northeast Regional
4h 42m$44–90Drive 128.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Waterfordcar 128.4 mi
2h 41m$24–34Bus, train
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus
- Take the train from New Haven to New Londontrain
6h 12m$33–90
New Jersey to Waterford by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Waterford is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from New Jersey to Waterford is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from New Jersey station to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at New London via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between New Jersey and Waterford is 141 miles. The road distance is 129.1 miles.
The best way to get from New Jersey to Waterford without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from New Jersey to Waterford, including transfers.
New Jersey to Waterford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
New Jersey to Waterford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New London station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Jersey to Waterford is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from New Jersey to Waterford.
There are 159+ hotels available in Waterford.
What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Waterford, CT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to New London every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- shorelineeast.com
Train from New Haven to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Schedules at
- shorelineeast.com
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $35–38
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
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