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Athens to Newark Bus Schedule
Bus from Athens to Newark: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Athens to Newark. Traveling by bus from Athens to Newark usually takes around 16 hours and 8 minutes, but the fastest Barons Bus Lines bus can make the trip in 14 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 53 mi (85 km) |
| Shortest duration | 14h 45m |
| Cheapest price | $15.00 |
| Most frequent service | Barons Bus Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Athens to Newark?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Athens to Newark. Barons Bus Lines is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barons Bus Lines | 2 | 16h 9m | $56.35 |
Book Barons Bus Lines from Athens to Newark from $15. There are 2 trips per day offered by Barons Bus Lines from Athens to Newark and you can expect on average to pay for a Barons Bus Lines ticket to Newark. In Athens, Barons Bus Lines departs to Newark from Ohio University and one other station. In Newark, Barons Bus Lines arrives at 900 University Dr .
An average trip on Barons Bus Lines from Athens to Newark takes 16 hours and 9 minutes , while the fastest available Barons Bus Lines trip will get you to Newark in 14 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, Barons Bus Lines offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Newark.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Athens to Newark
The bus takes an average of 16 hours and 8 minutes to cover the 53 miles from Athens to Newark. However, the fastest bus only takes 14 hours and 45 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Newark at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 4:00pm and the last bus leaves at 5:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Athens to Newark, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Athens?
Main departure station: Ohio University
Athens has two bus stations with service to Newark.
All bus stations in Athens:
Ohio University
Community Ctr - 701 E State St
Where does the bus arrive in Newark?
Main arrival station: 900 University Dr
All buses from Athens arrive at one main station in Newark.
All bus stations in Newark:
900 University Dr
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