There are 5 ways to get from Newark to Rutherford by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Newark Amtrak to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2h 38m$42–98Line 033 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Main St @ Academy St-Newark to Amtrak Station @ Front-Frenchbus 033
- Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0355
5h 14m$19–44Bus
- Take the bus from Newark to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Orient Way At Passaic Avebus 190
3h 11m$37–72Drive 130.6 mi
- Drive from Newark to Rutherfordcar 130.6 mi
2h 28m$24–35Line 033 bus, train, line 76 bus
- Take the bus from Main St @ Academy St-Newark to Amtrak Station @ Front-Frenchbus 033
- Take the train from Wilmington to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ridge Rd At Passaic Avebus 76
3h 45m$27–659
Newark to Rutherford by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Rutherford is to line 033 bus and bus which costs $19 - $45 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Rutherford is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark to Rutherford. However, there are services departing from Newark and arriving at Orient Way At Passaic Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark to Rutherford. However, there are services departing from Newark Amtrak and arriving at Rutherford via Newark Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Newark and Rutherford is 129 miles. The road distance is 131.3 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Rutherford without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $40 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Newark to Rutherford, including transfers.
Newark to Rutherford bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark station.
Newark to Rutherford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Newark to Rutherford is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Newark, DE, USA and Rutherford, NJ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Amtrak to Newark Penn Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark to Orient Way At Passaic Ave via New York Midtown and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Amtrak to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Wilmington to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- 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 Wilmington to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Newark to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Orient Way At Passaic Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $7–23
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Ridge Rd At Passaic Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $1–6
- Phone
- +1 800-652-3278
- Website
- dartfirststate.com
Bus from Main St @ Academy St-Newark to Amtrak Station @ Front-French
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.dartfirststate.com/
Bus from Main St @ Academy St-Newark to Amtrak Station @ Front-French
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.dartfirststate.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Newark to Rutherford bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Newark to Rutherford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Rutherford is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Newark to Rutherford.
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