What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Reading is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Reading is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Salem St opp Manning St via Oak Grove Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Oak Grove via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Newark to Reading?

The distance between Newark and Reading is 257 miles. The road distance is 227.4 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Reading without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs $65 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Reading?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Newark to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Reading bus from?

Newark to Reading bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Reading train from?

Newark to Reading train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from Newark to Reading?

The best way to get from Newark to Reading is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Newark to Reading bus arrive?

Newark to Reading bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Newark to Reading train arrive?

Newark to Reading train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Newark to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Reading is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Newark to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1631+ hotels available in Reading.

Newark to Reading - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Newark to Reading by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 33m
$66–144
Drive 226.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newark to Readingcar 226.1 mi
4h 23m
$42–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
6h 40m
$43–72
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
2. Take the train from North Station to Readingtrain
4h 37m
$487–1,316
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Sarah Vaughan Way 90' W Of Park Pl. to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
2. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
7h 49m
$52–107
Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
4. Take the train from North Station to Readingtrain
5h 10m
$442–1,240
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
4. Take the train from North Station to Readingtrain
5h 51m
$66–418
Train, train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
3. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
4. Take the train from North Station to Readingtrain
7h 6m
$263–402

Newark to Reading by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

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5h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 255.8 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Reading, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–750 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.

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