There are 5 ways to get from Newark to Ridgewood by train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Ridgewoodtrain Mnbn / ...
56 min$5–22Drive 19.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Ridgewoodcar 19.6 mi
26 min$4–6Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Van Neste Squarebus 164 / ...
1h 55m$16–64Taxi
- Take the taxi from Newark to Ridgewoodtaxi 19.6 mi
26 min$70–85Line 72 bus, line 746 bus
- Take the bus from Raymond Blvd At Washington St to Main St At Market Stbus 72
- Take the bus from Ellison St At City Hall to Van Neste Squarebus 746 / ...
2h 8m$4–13
Newark to Ridgewood by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Ridgewood is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Ridgewood is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Ridgewood. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Van Neste Square via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Ridgewood. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Ridgewood via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Newark and Ridgewood is 23 miles. The road distance is 19.7 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Ridgewood without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs $4 - $23.
It takes approximately 56 min to get from Newark to Ridgewood, including transfers.
Newark to Ridgewood bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Ridgewood train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Secaucus Lower Level station.
The best way to get from Newark to Ridgewood is to train which takes 56 min and costs $4 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $65 and takes 1h 55m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Ridgewood, Bergen County, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Secaucus Lower Level to Ridgewood every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–13 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Van Neste Square via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 1h 55m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Secaucus Lower Level to Ridgewood
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–13
- 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 Port Authority Bus Terminal to Van Neste Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–27
Bus from Raymond Blvd At Washington St to Main St At Market St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–8
Bus from Ellison St At City Hall to Van Neste Square
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $1–5
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $35–38
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Newark to Ridgewood bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Newark to Ridgewood train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Ridgewood station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Ridgewood is 20 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Newark to Ridgewood.
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