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Forrest City to Newark Bus Schedule
Bus from Forrest City to Newark: Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Forrest City to Newark. Traveling by bus from Forrest City to Newark usually takes around 40 hours and 23 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 30 hours and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 886 mi (1425 km) |
| Shortest duration | 30h 35m |
| Cheapest price | $161.45 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Forrest City to Newark?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Forrest City to Newark. Greyhound connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 4 | 1d 16h 24m | $265.34 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 4 bus trips from Forrest City to Newark every day, with the average journey taking around 40 hours and 24 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Newark usually start from $161.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Forrest City to Newark
The bus takes an average of 40 hours and 23 minutes to cover the 886 miles from Forrest City to Newark. However, the fastest bus only takes 30 hours and 35 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Forrest City to Newark for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 10:00am and the last bus leaves at 3:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Forrest City to Newark, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Newark
Newark, Delaware, is a small city packed with history and culture. The picturesque Historic Courthouse, which dates to the 18th century, boasts an impressive stone exterior and a Tiffany glass skylight inside. The Iron Hill School Museum is exactly what it says on the tin: a museum in a historic schoolhouse on Iron Hill. The small building is filled to the brim with natural history exhibits and Native American artifacts. For those too cool for school, swing by the free Mineralogical Museum on the University of Delaware campus for one of the best mineral, crystal, and gem collections in the U.S.
Newark is also known for its excellent dining at places like Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, the Stone Balloon Ale House, or Home Grown Cafe. When you’re ready to work off those meals, visit Glasgow Park Trail, with a basketball court, tennis court, and a general exercise area. The Newark Shopping Center is the local go-to for eating and shopping, or take a drive out to Christiana Mall between Newark and Wilmington for more options.
Amtrak connects the city to Philadelphia, Newark (the other one), and Baltimore from the Newark Train Station, right next to the University of Delaware campus. Flixbus also has service across Delaware, with routes connecting Newark to Boston, Charlotte, and Greensboro.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Forrest City?
Main departure station: Forrest City Bus Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Forrest City.
All bus stations in Forrest City:
Forrest City Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Newark?
Main arrival station: Delaware Welcome Center (Southbound)
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Newark.
All bus stations in Newark:
Delaware Welcome Center (Southbound)
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