4.0
Pros: I definitely prefer traveling by train. Cons: Helping to locate available seats. Tips: Can be difficult to find seats together if you're traveling with multiple people.
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3 trains operate daily from New York to Newark. The train trip from New York to Newark is usually about 4 hours and 38 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak Northeast Regional train can get you there in as little as one hour and 55 minutes.
Distance | 116 mi (187 km) |
Fastest train | 1h 55m |
Lowest price | CHF 13.61 |
Trains per day | 3 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Northeast Regional |
Train lines | 1 |
Average score for trains from New York to Newark
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: I definitely prefer traveling by train. Cons: Helping to locate available seats. Tips: Can be difficult to find seats together if you're traveling with multiple people.
Over the past month, a train ticket between New York, NY and Newark, DE cost CHF 82.70, on average. Booking your trip at least 27 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around CHF 75.26 more.
For the next 30 days, the cost of a one-way train trip from New York to Newark will range from CHF 59 to CHF 168. If you're planning to travel by train to Newark in the upcoming week, the cheapest train ticket from New York you can find in the next 7 days is CHF 72. Be sure to book your trip in advance as train ticket prices typically increase as your travel date approaches.
By booking your train trip from New York to Newark on Wanderu at least 27 days ahead of time, you can save about CHF 75.26 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!
Amtrak Northeast Regional is the one and only train line which connects New York to Newark. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak Northeast Regional | 3 | 4h 38m | CHF 111.76 |
The Northeast Regional is Amtrak’s passenger rail service that runs between Boston, MA and Virginia Beach, VA, connecting over 50 cities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. While the line’s downtown-to-downtown train service makes traveling between the biggest cities in the Northeast convenient and hassle-free, the train’s amenities make the journey comfortable and relaxing as well. Amtrak passengers can enjoy large seats with extra legroom and power outlets, as well as free WiFi and clean bathrooms. With 3 daily train trips from New York to Newark, the Northeast Regional is the busiest and most popular among all Amtrak routes.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from New York to Newark. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs New York at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 5:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 3 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from New York to Newark.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Newark to New York.
New York is one of the most exciting cities in the world for a reason – it offers numerous opportunities for a great time to visitors of all ages and interests. For the culturally inclined travelers, the city boasts a unique collection of world-famous museums, as well as the chance to see the best plays and musicals that Broadway has to offer, or check out the latest production at the Metropolitan Opera. If sightseeing is your cardio, NYC is the place to be – just by walking around town, you can visit such iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Times Square. Or hop on a ferry to Ellis Island to meet the Statue of Liberty up-close and personal.
NYC’s five boroughs feature more than 1,700 parks, including the gorgeous Central Park, making it one of the best cities for outdoor activities in the country. As for the nightlife, there’s no argument that New York City is the biggest party hub in the U.S.
With three major bus and train stations in Manhattan alone – Port Authority, Grand Central & Penn Station – and three nearby airports, NYC is one of the predominant travel hubs in the world. If you are ever looking to get out of town, NYC is centrally connected throughout the state and region, you can easily hop on a train to Albany to go explore upstate New York.
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.
NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
South Station
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
Providence Station - 100 Gaspee St
Union Station
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Metro-North Station - 1 Railroad Plz
525 Water St
14 Railroad Ave
1 Railroad Ave
New London Union Station
Mystic Train Station
50 University Ave
455 Boston Post Rd Saybrook Junction Market Pl
Newark has one train station.
10 Mopar Dr
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