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There are 10 ways to get from Newark to Waco by plane, bus, train or car

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Fly Newark to Waco  •  7h 18m

  1. Fly from Newark (EWR) to Waco (ACT) EWR - ACT

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Fly Newark to Austin, bus  •  8h 53m

  1. Fly from Newark (EWR) to Austin (AUS) EWR - AUS
  2. Take the bus from Austin to Waco

8 alternative options

Fly Newark to Dallas/Ft.Worth, bus  •  9h 11m

  1. Fly from Newark (EWR) to Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW) EWR - DFW
  2. Take the bus from Dallas to Waco

Fly New York La Guardia to Dallas, bus  •  8h 57m

  1. Fly from New York La Guardia (LGA) to Dallas (DAL) LGA - DAL
  2. Take the bus from Dallas to Waco

Bus via Memphis  •  35h 48m

  1. Take the bus from New York to Jackson Nyc
  2. Take the bus from El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis
  3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Dallas Jefferson
  4. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Waco

Bus  •  40h 51m

  1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Atlanta Bus Station
  2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
  3. Take the bus from Dallas to Waco

Train, bus  •  42h 35m

  1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
  2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houston
  3. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Waco

Train, bus via Chicago  •  46h 15m

  1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Chicago Union Station
  2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallas
  3. Take the bus from Dallas to Waco

Train, bus via Chicago #2  •  2 days 6h

  1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Station
  2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallas
  3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Station

Drive  •  26h 49m

  1. Drive from Newark to Waco 1639.3 miles

Newark to Waco by bus and walk

5 Weekly Services
40h 51m Average Duration
$191 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Newark to Waco is to train and bus which costs $100 - $550 and takes 42h 35m.

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The fastest way to get from Newark to Waco is to fly which takes 7h 18m and costs $230 - $850.

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No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Waco. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Waco via New York Midtown, Atlanta Bus Station and Dallas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 51m.

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The distance between Newark and Waco is 1446 miles. The road distance is 1639.3 miles.

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The best way to get from Newark to Waco without a car is to bus via Memphis which takes 35h 48m and costs $220 - $490.

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It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Newark to Waco, including transfers.

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Newark to Waco bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.

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The best way to get from Newark to Waco is to fly which takes 7h 18m and costs $230 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Memphis, which costs $220 - $490 and takes 35h 48m.

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Newark to Waco bus services, operated by Turimex, arrive at Waco station.

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Waco is 1h behind Newark. It is currently 4:05 AM in Newark and 3:05 AM in Waco.

Map of how to get from Newark to Waco.
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  • Distance: 1445.8 miles
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Waco, TX, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Spirit Airlines fly from Newark to Waco every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark to Waco via World Trade Center, Fulton St, Delancey St-Essex St, New York, Jackson, El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN, Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis, and Dallas Jefferson in around 35h 48m.

Airlines
United Airlines
Website
united.com
Flights from Newark to Dallas/Ft.Worth
Ave. Duration
3h 54m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$180 - $650
Flights from Newark to Austin
Ave. Duration
4h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$110 - $550
Flights from Newark to Austin via Houston
Ave. Duration
6h 22m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$110 - $550
Southwest Airlines
Website
southwest.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Dallas
Ave. Duration
3h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$210 - $650
Flights from New York La Guardia to Dallas via Nashville
Ave. Duration
6h 5m
When
Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price
$210 - $650
Flights from New York La Guardia to Dallas via St. Louis
Ave. Duration
5h 42m
When
Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price
$210 - $650
American Airlines
Website
aa.com
Flights from Newark to Waco via Dallas/Ft.Worth
Ave. Duration
6h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$210 - $750
Flights from Newark to Dallas/Ft.Worth
Ave. Duration
4h 7m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$180 - $550
Spirit Airlines
Website
spirit.com
Flights from Newark to Dallas/Ft.Worth
Ave. Duration
3h 59m
When
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
$100 - $360
Flights from Newark to Austin
Ave. Duration
4h 9m
When
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
$65 - $380
Allegiant Air
Website
allegiantair.com
Flights from Newark to Austin via Knoxville
Ave. Duration
8h 42m
When
Monday and Friday
Estimated price
$140 - $550
Train operators
Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

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Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Ave. Duration
31h 25m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$55 - $390
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$55 - $170
Child Coach - short notice
$80 - $150
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$80 - $260
Child Business Class - short notice
$85 - $250
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$110 - $330
Business Seat - advance purchase
$160 - $500
Business Seat - short notice
$170 - $550
Coach Seat - short notice
$150 - $390
Train from New York Penn Station to Chicago Union Station
Ave. Duration
19h 32m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$40 - $290
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$40 - $120
Child Coach - short notice
$60 - $110
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$55 - $190
Child Business Class - short notice
$60 - $190
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$85 - $240
Business Seat - advance purchase
$110 - $370
Business Seat - short notice
$120 - $390
Coach Seat - short notice
$100 - $290
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dallas
Ave. Duration
21h 45m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$40 - $300
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$40 - $130
Child Coach - short notice
$60 - $110
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$60 - $190
Child Business Class - short notice
$65 - $190
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$85 - $240
Business Seat - advance purchase
$120 - $380
Business Seat - short notice
$130 - $400
Coach Seat - short notice
$100 - $300
Train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Station
Ave. Duration
27h 55m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
$45 - $330
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$45 - $140
Child Coach - short notice
$70 - $130
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$65 - $220
Child Business Class - short notice
$70 - $210
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$100 - $280
Business Seat - advance purchase
$130 - $420
Business Seat - short notice
$140 - $450
Coach Seat - short notice
$120 - $330
Bus operators
Turimex
Phone
800 881 8181
Email
atencionacliente@gruposenda.com
Website
turimex.com
Bus from Dallas to Waco
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$35 - $50
Website
https://www.turimex.com/en
Tornado Bus Company
Phone
+1 888 358 6762
Email
info@tornadobus.com
Website
tornadobus.com
Bus from Austin to Waco
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$18 - $55
Schedules at
tornadobus.com
Seniors 60+
$16 - $45
Children 3-10
$16 - $50
Adults 11-59
$18 - $55
Bus from El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis
Ave. Duration
2h 20m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
$15 - $50
Schedules at
tornadobus.com
Seniors 60+
$13 - $40
Children 3-10
$13 - $45
Adults 11-59
$15 - $50
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Dallas Jefferson
Ave. Duration
8h 30m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$80 - $210
Schedules at
tornadobus.com
Seniors 60+
$70 - $190
Children 3-10
$70 - $190
Adults 11-59
$80 - $210
Bus from Dallas Jefferson to Waco
Ave. Duration
1h 50m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$16 - $50
Schedules at
tornadobus.com
Seniors 60+
$14 - $40
Children 3-10
$15 - $50
Adults 11-59
$16 - $50
Conexiones Tornado
Phone
+52 81 2152 6736
Email
info@conexionestornado.com
Website
facebook.com
Bus from Austin to Waco
Ave. Duration
2h 32m
Frequency
Once daily
Website
https://tornadobus.com/en/home/
Bus Ticket Inc.
Website
gotobus.com
Bus from New York to Jackson
Ave. Duration
18h 15m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
$110 - $170
Website
https://www.gotobus.com/wonder-bus-inc/
Passenger
$110 - $170
Wanda Coach
Phone
+1 646-630-7186
Email
help@wandacoach.com
Website
wandacoach.com
Bus from New York, NY to Jackson
Ave. Duration
18h 15m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
$120 - $170
Website
https://www.wandacoach.com
Book at
http://www.gotobus.com/cgi-bin/ivyu.cgi?gid=657605&d=wanda-travel/
Flixbus USA
Phone
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website
flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Atlanta Bus Station
Ave. Duration
17h 25m
Frequency
5 times a week
Estimated price
$70 - $210
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$70 - $210
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houston
Ave. Duration
5h 45m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$29 - $100
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$29 - $100
Bus from Downtown Houston to Waco
Ave. Duration
3h 25m
Frequency
4 times a week
Estimated price
$17 - $65
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$17 - $65
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stop
Ave. Duration
1h 50m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$10 - $50
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$10 - $50
Greyhound USA

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.

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Contact Details
Phone
+1 214-849-8100
Email
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website
greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
Ave. Duration
18h 5m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$85 - $180
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stop
Ave. Duration
1h 35m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$10 - $45
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/

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Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Waco is 1639 miles. It takes approximately 26h 49m to drive from Newark to Waco.

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