There are 5 ways to get from Newark to Highland Park by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, train, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain Nec
40 min$7–15Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswickbus FlixBus 2601
40 min$3–6Drive 22.6 mi
- Drive from Newark to Highland Parkcar 22.6 mi
34 min$5–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Newark to Highland Parktaxi 22.6 mi
34 min$90–110Train, line 810 bus
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Metuchentrain Nec
- Take the bus from Main St At Woodbridge Ave, Rail Station to Raritan Ave At N. Fifth Avebus 810
1h 36m$4–18
Newark to Highland Park by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Highland Park is to bus which costs $3 - $6 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Highland Park is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $4 - $6.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at New Brunswick. Services depart four times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at New Brunswick. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
The distance between Newark and Highland Park is 23 miles. The road distance is 22.8 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Highland Park without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs $7 - $15.
The train from Newark, Penn Station to New Brunswick takes 40 min including transfers and departs every two hours.
Newark to Highland Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Highland Park train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Highland Park is to train which takes 40 min and costs $7 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $6 and takes 40 min.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Highland Park, Middlesex County, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswick every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–14 and the journey takes 40 min. Amtrak also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswick 4 times a week. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 40 min.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–14
Train from Newark Penn Station to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–13
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Main St At Woodbridge Ave, Rail Station to Raritan Ave At N. Fifth Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $1–6
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Newark to Highland Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Brunswick station.
Newark to Highland Park train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New Brunswick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Highland Park is 23 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Newark to Highland Park.
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