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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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New York to Newark Train Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from New York to Newark?
There are usually 7 daily bus trips available from New York to Newark.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceDKK 265.84 | Avg. PriceDKK 673.23 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips7 | Daily Trips2 |
Duration | Duration3h 28m | Duration2h 0m |
Trip Summary
2 trains operate daily from New York to Newark. The train trip from New York to Newark is usually about 2 hours and 3 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak Northeast Regional train can get you there in as little as one hour and 54 minutes.
| Distance | 116 mi (187 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 54m |
| Lowest price | DKK 207.59 |
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Northeast Regional |
| Train lines | 1 |
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What is the price of a train ticket from New York to Newark?
Over the past month, a train ticket between New York, NY and Newark, DE cost DKK 456.24, on average. Booking your trip at least 29 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around DKK 521.11 more.
Average train ticket prices from New York to Newark by month
You can find the lowest prices on this route during January. This time of year offers the best deals on train tickets from New York to Newark, with the average price at just DKK 396. Train tickets on this route are most expensive in July, when the average price goes up to DKK 629. You can still score cheap deals below this average price, though, especially if you plan ahead and book your ticket in advance.
Prices as travel date approaches
By booking your train trip from New York to Newark on Wanderu at least 29 days ahead of time, you can save about DKK 521.11 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!
Which train should you take from New York to Newark?
Amtrak Northeast Regional is the one and only train line which connects New York to Newark. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Northeast Regional | 2 | 2h 3m | DKK 813.09 |
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 2 daily train trips from New York to Newark, the Northeast Regional is the busiest and most popular among all Amtrak routes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from New York to Newark
The distance between New York and Newark is approximately 116 miles, or 187 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 2 hours and 3 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 54 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.
Friday 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 Friday 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 11:00am 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.
Trains leave the station in New York twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Newark with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Newark to New York.
City Information
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
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 is the train station in New York?
Main departure station: NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
Pennsylvania Station, or just Penn Station, is the main train station in New York City. All Amtrak trains to and from NYC use Penn Station as their only train stop in Manhattan. Penn Station offers easy connections to various other types of transportation, including commuter rail (the Long Island Rail Road and the NJ Transit both operate out of Penn Station), airport transit, and six lines of the NYC Subway, making it the busiest train station in the Western Hemisphere. Located in the heart of Manhattan, right by the world-famous Madison Square Garden, Penn Station is close to various points of interest such as Times Square and the Empire State Building, as well as many restaurants and retail stores.
All train stations in New York:
NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
Where is the train station in Newark?
Main arrival station: 10 Mopar Dr
Newark has one train station.
All train stations in Newark:
10 Mopar Dr
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