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How to get fromNewark to Readingby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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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 (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
    5h 33m
    $82–164

  2. Drive 226.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Readingcar car 226.1 mi
    4h 23m
    $42–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    6h 40m
    $45–86

  4. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane EWR - BOS
    2. Take the train from North Station to Readingtrain train
    4h 38m
    $467–2,316

  5. Bus via Penn Station

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus FlixBus 2610 / ...
    6h 47m
    $62–98

  6. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane JFK - BOS
    4. Take the train from North Station to Readingtrain train
    5h 6m
    $222–990

  7. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane LGA - BOS
    4. Take the train from North Station to Readingtrain train
    5h 56m
    $61–368

  8. Train, train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain train
    3. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ISP - BOS
    4. Take the train from North Station to Readingtrain train
    7h 8m
    $273–402

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

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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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, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.

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