There are 5 ways to get from Newark to Elkhart by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to South Bend (SBN)plane EWR - SBN
4h 4m$133–496Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to South Bend Transpobus FlixBus N2641
16h 14m$119–174Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
18h 23m$472–1,279Drive 674.4 mi
- Drive from Newark to Elkhartcar 674.4 mi
11h 11m$124–178Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus
20h 55m
Newark to Elkhart by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Elkhart is to bus which costs $110 - $180 and takes 16h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Elkhart is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $130 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Elkhart Transit Center via South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 23m.
The distance between Newark and Elkhart is 663 miles. The road distance is 678.3 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Elkhart without a car is to bus which takes 16h 14m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Newark to Elkhart, including transfers.
Newark to Elkhart bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Elkhart is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $130 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 16h 14m, you could also train, which costs $470 - $1,300 and takes 18h 23m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to South Bend Transpo 5 times a week. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 14h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $470–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
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
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Newark to Elkhart bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at South Bend Transpo station.
Newark to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Elkhart is 678 miles. It takes approximately 11h 11m to drive from Newark to Elkhart.
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