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How to get fromRichmond to Newarkby bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 11 ways to get from Richmond to Newark by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Acela
    4h 52m
    $81–171

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    6h 20m
    $45–95

  3. Drive 321.8 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Newarkcar car 321.8 mi
    5h 50m
    $59–85

  4. Fly Richmond International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane RIC - EWR
    3h 29m
    $46–295

  5. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Acela
    6h 1m
    $102–217

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 35m
    $100–220

  7. Fly Richmond International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane RIC - LGA
    2. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    4h 17m
    $80–507

  8. Fly Richmond International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane RIC - JFK
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    4h 13m
    $61–320

  9. Bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DCA - EWR
    4h 47m
    $921–1,743

  10. Fly Richmond International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane RIC - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    4h 56m
    $86–1,063

  11. Bus to Charlottesville, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane CHO - LGA
    5h 15m
    $112–496

Richmond to Newark by bus and train

Calendar220Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 321 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Newark, NJ, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Richmond to Newark Penn Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 5 times a day.

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