There are 3 ways to get from Newark to Old Lyme by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
4h 58m$26–599Drive 117.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Old Lymecar 117.5 mi
2h 24m$22–31Bus, train
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus
- Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 46m$30–80
Newark to Old Lyme by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Old Lyme is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Old Lyme is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Old Lyme station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Old Saybrook Amtrak Station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Newark and Old Lyme is 123 miles. The road distance is 118.2 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Old Lyme without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $25 - $600.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Newark to Old Lyme, including transfers.
Newark to Old Lyme train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Old Lyme train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Old Lyme is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Newark to Old Lyme.
There are 135+ hotels available in Old Lyme.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Old Lyme, CT, USA?
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Lyme St & Library Ln via New Haven, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 4h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- 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
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- Adults
- $7–25
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