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How to get fromNewark to Essexby train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Newark to Essex by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Haventrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train Commuter Rail / ...
    4h 56m
    $28–601

  2. Drive 116.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Essexcar car 116.1 mi
    2h 26m
    $22–31

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus bus
    3. Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 44m
    $31–87

Newark to Essex by train and bus

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 122.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Essex, CT, USA?

You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Essex Center @ Essex Square via New Haven, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 4h 56m.

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