What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Manhattan is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Manhattan is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs $40 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newark and arriving at New York Midtown. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Amtrak and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Newark to Manhattan?

The distance between Newark and Manhattan is 129 miles. The road distance is 136.4 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs $40 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Manhattan?

The train from Newark Amtrak to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station takes 2h 2m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Newark to Manhattan bus from?

Newark to Manhattan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Manhattan train from?

Newark to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Newark to Manhattan?

The best way to get from Newark to Manhattan is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $50 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Newark to Manhattan bus arrive?

Newark to Manhattan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Newark to Manhattan train arrive?

Newark to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Newark to Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Manhattan is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Newark to Manhattan.

How do I get a train ticket from Newark to Manhattan?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Newark to Manhattan?

Book your Newark to Manhattan bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Manhattan?

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Newark to Manhattan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 033 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Newark to Manhattan by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Newark Amtrak to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2h 2m
$40–85
Drive 135.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newark to Manhattancar 135.6 mi
2h 34m
$25–36
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Newark to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601
2h 25m
$29–50
Line 033 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Main St @ Academy St-Newark to Amtrak Station @ Front-Frenchbus 033
2. Take the train from Wilmington to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 9m
$28–653
Line 033 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Main St @ Academy St-Newark to Amtrak Station @ Front-Frenchbus 033
2. Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0310 / ...
4h 10m
$28–53

Newark to Manhattan by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 128 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Newark, DE, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Newark Amtrak to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark to New York Midtown 4 times a week. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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