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How to get fromNewark to Somersetby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Newark to Somerset by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    1h 7m
    $9–19

  2. Drive 26.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Somersetcar car 26.4 mi
    42 min
    $5–7

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Brunswick Park and Ridebus bus Suburban Transit
    2h 4m
    $23–72

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newark to Somersettaxi taxi 26.4 mi
    42 min
    $100–130

Newark to Somerset by train and bus

Calendar226Weekly Services
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 24.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Somerset, Somerset County, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswick every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–14 and the journey takes 40 min. Amtrak also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswick Park and Ride via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 4m.

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