What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Waterbury?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Waterbury is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Waterbury?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Waterbury is to drive which takes 2h and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Waterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Grand St @ State St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Church St @ Chapel St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Waterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Waterbury via Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Newark to Waterbury?

The distance between Newark and Waterbury is 101 miles. The road distance is 96.7 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Waterbury without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Waterbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $30 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Waterbury?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Newark to Waterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Waterbury bus from?

Newark to Waterbury bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Waterbury train from?

Newark to Waterbury train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from Newark to Waterbury?

The best way to get from Newark to Waterbury is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $90 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Newark to Waterbury bus arrive?

Newark to Waterbury bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Newark to Waterbury train arrive?

Newark to Waterbury train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bridgeport Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Newark to Waterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Waterbury is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Newark to Waterbury.

Where can I stay near Waterbury?

There are 117+ hotels available in Waterbury.

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There are 3 ways to get from Newark to Waterbury by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain Waterbury
3h 45m
$34–63
Drive 96.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newark to Waterburycar 96.1 mi
2h
$18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to Grand St @ State Stbus 229
5h 29m
$20–87

Newark to Waterbury by train

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Distance: 100.3 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Waterbury, CT, USA?

You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Waterbury via Bridgeport Amtrak Station and Bridgeport in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Grand St @ State St via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New Haven Union Station, and Church St @ Chapel St in around 5h 29m.

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