There are 4 ways to get from Newark to Hersheypark by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
4h 59m$24–40Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
5h 14m$46–106Drive 148 mi
- Drive from Newark to Hersheyparkcar 148 mi
2h 56m$27–39Bus via Newark
- Take the bus from Newark to Harrisburgbus Blu 6Pmny(Leb/Har) / ...
6h 50m$63–77
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Hersheypark is to bus which costs $24 - $40 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Hersheypark is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Hersheypark. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at W Chocolate Ave & Ridge Rd EB via Harrisburg Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Hersheypark. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Harrisburg via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Newark and Hersheypark is 174 miles. The road distance is 148.8 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Hersheypark without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $24 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Newark to Hersheypark, including transfers.
Newark to Hersheypark bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Hersheypark train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Hersheypark is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $24 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Hersheypark, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg every 2 hours. Tickets cost $40–110 and the journey takes 3h 6m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Newark to Hersheypark bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Newark to Hersheypark train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Harrisburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Hersheypark is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Newark to Hersheypark.
There are 191+ hotels available in Hersheypark.