There are 7 ways to get from Newark to Russell by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
4h 59m$51–77Drive 150.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Russellcar 150.1 mi
3h 23m$28–40Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Springfieldtrain Vermonter / ...
5h 27m$100–148Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane JFK - BDL
3h 43m$192–561Train via New Haven (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
5h 30m$95–706Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
7h 3m$53–101Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PHL - BDL
4h 39m$236–1,402
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Russell is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Russell is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Russell. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Westfield State University via Union Station Bay 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Russell. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Springfield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Newark and Russell is 224 miles. The road distance is 151 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Russell without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Newark to Russell, including transfers.
Newark to Russell bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Russell train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Russell is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Russell, MA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Springfield Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Greyhound USA also services this route once a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Springfield 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 3h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–13
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $19–450
- First Class
- $130–600
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $35–38
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Booking & Getting There
Newark to Russell bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Newark to Russell train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Russell is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Newark to Russell.
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