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How to get fromNewark to Lafayetteby plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Newark to Lafayette by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane EWR - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    5h 19m
    $236–1,640

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    18h 45m
    $127–260

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    24h 59m
    $320–700

  4. Drive 739.4 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Lafayettecar car 739.4 mi
    13h 4m
    $135–195

  5. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane JFK - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    6h 11m
    $431–1,664

  6. Fly from Laguardia Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LGA - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    6h 43m
    $155–762

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane PHL - IND
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    6h 33m
    $156–1,476

Newark to Lafayette by bus

Calendar9Weekly Buses
Duration18h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 718 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Indianapolis Union Station in around 18h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $320–700 and the journey takes 24h 59m.

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