There are 4 ways to get from Newark to Southington by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 12m$41–620Drive 105.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Southingtoncar 105.4 mi
2h 13m$19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from New York to Hartfordbus Ppb 5623 / ...
5h 41m$46–94Train via Bridgeport
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain Waterbury
4h 44m$62–91
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Southington is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Southington is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Southington. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Plantsville Park & Ride @ South Main St via New York, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park and Main St @ Atheneum Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Southington. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Meriden via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Newark and Southington is 111 miles. The road distance is 106 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Southington without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $40 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Newark to Southington, including transfers.
Newark to Southington bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Southington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Southington is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $40 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Southington, CT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to New Haven every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Amtrak Acela also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Southington via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Hartford, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Main St @ Atheneum Sq, and Plantsville Park & Ride @ South Main St in around 5h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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 Newark Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- 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
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Bridgeport to Waterbury
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
- 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
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
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
- $22–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Newark to Southington bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Newark to Southington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Southington is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Newark to Southington.
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