There are 5 ways to get from Newark to Simsbury by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain Vermonter / ...
4h 40m$38–82Drive 126 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Simsburycar 126 mi
2h 44m$23–34Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from New York to Hartfordbus Ppb 5623 / ...
5h 43m$33–101Train via New Haven (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
5h 49m$32–619Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Stationbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
6h 13m$25–76
Newark to Simsbury by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Simsbury is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Simsbury is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Simsbury. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Iron Horse Park & Ride @ Jim Gallagher Way via New York and Asylum St @ Union Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Simsbury station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Hartford Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Newark and Simsbury is 134 miles. The road distance is 126.7 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Simsbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Newark to Simsbury, including transfers.
Newark to Simsbury bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Simsbury train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Simsbury is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $30 - $110 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Simsbury, CT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Hartford Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Iron Horse Park & Ride @ Jim Gallagher Way via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Hartford, and Asylum St @ Union Pl in around 5h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- 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 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
- 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
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- 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
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $35–38
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Hartford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Newark to Simsbury bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Newark to Simsbury train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Hartford Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Simsbury is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Newark to Simsbury.
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