There are 3 ways to get from Newark to Watertown 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
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain Waterbury
5h 12m$34–66Drive 99.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Watertowncar 99.2 mi
2h 7m$19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to W Main St @ Waterbury Greenbus 229
6h 47m$21–85
Newark to Watertown by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Watertown is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Watertown is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Watertown. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Main St @ Opp Town Hall Hill Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Church St @ Chapel St and East Main St @ N Main St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Watertown. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Waterbury via Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Newark and Watertown is 107 miles. The road distance is 99.7 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Watertown without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Newark to Watertown, including transfers.
Newark to Watertown bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Watertown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Watertown is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $90 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Watertown, CT, USA?
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Main St @ Opp Town Hall Hill Rd via Bridgeport Amtrak Station, Bridgeport, Waterbury, and W Main St @ Central Ave in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St @ Opp Town Hall Hill Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New Haven Union Station, Church St @ Chapel St, W Main St @ Waterbury Green, and East Main St @ N Main St in around 6h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Bridgeport to Waterbury
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $7–25
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–38
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $35–38
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- cttransit.com
Bus from Church St @ Chapel St to W Main St @ Waterbury Green
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.cttransit.com
- Book at
- https://buypasses.storesecured.com
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $4–5
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More Questions & Answers
Newark to Watertown bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Newark to Watertown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bridgeport Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Watertown is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Newark to Watertown.
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