There are 5 ways to get from Newark to Glastonbury by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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 Penn Station to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain Vermonter / ...
4h 33m$39–83Drive 118.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Glastonburycar 118.6 mi
2h 26m$22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from New York to Hartfordbus Ppb 5623 / ...
5h 37m$33–101Train via New Haven (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
5h 38m$32–618Bus via Columbus Blvd @ Kinsley St
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Stationbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
6h 8m$27–79
Newark to Glastonbury by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Glastonbury is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Glastonbury is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Glastonbury. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Welles St @ Main St via New York and Market St @ Kinsley St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Glastonbury station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Hartford Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Newark and Glastonbury is 134 miles. The road distance is 119.3 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Glastonbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Newark to Glastonbury, including transfers.
Newark to Glastonbury bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Glastonbury train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Glastonbury is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $110 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Glastonbury, CT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Hartford Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Welles St @ Main St via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Hartford, and Market St @ Kinsley St in around 5h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $19–450
- First Class
- $130–600
- 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
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
- 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
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- 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
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 Hartford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Newark to Glastonbury bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Newark to Glastonbury train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Hartford Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Glastonbury is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Newark to Glastonbury.
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