There are 5 ways to get from Newark to Latham by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 24m$36–618Drive 151.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Lathamcar 151.2 mi
2h 51m$28–40Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A524 / ...
5h 39m$36–149Train, fly, line 370 bus
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
- Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Rt 2 & Old Loudon Rdbus
5h 8m$95–631Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0200 / ...
5h 42m$39–139
Newark to Latham by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Latham is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Latham is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Latham. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Old Loudon Rd & Marlyn Dr via New York and Albany Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Latham station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Newark and Latham is 163 miles. The road distance is 152.1 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Latham without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $35 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Newark to Latham, including transfers.
Newark to Latham bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Latham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Latham is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $35 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $35 - $150 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Latham, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–85 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Old Loudon Rd & Marlyn Dr via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Albany, and Albany Bus Terminal in around 5h 39m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Newark to Latham bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Newark to Latham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Latham is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Newark to Latham.
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