What is the travel distance from Newark to New York City?

About 117 miles (188 km) separate Newark and New York City.

What are the best sights and things to do in New York City?

Once in New York City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Shed, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Governors Island and Times Square.

Bus Newark to New York City from $60 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Newark to New York City on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:45pm	Delaware Travel House Plaza	2h 25m	4:10pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Delaware Travel House Plaza	2h 15m	9:05pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Delaware Travel House Plaza	4h 45m	12:15am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Delaware Travel House Plaza	5h	12:30am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Delaware Travel House Plaza	3h 5m	4:50pm	Chinatown	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

3hAverage Duration

124 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$71 - $71	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$29 - $243	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

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3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Newark New York City recent customer reviews

It was terrible bad service and I won't be traveling with this service anymore

Jeon J.

November 17, 2023

Clean bus, bus driver was awesome

Frank S.

August 9, 2023

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Newark, DE to New York City by bus

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The cheapest trip from Newark, DE to New York City was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $60

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Newark, DE to New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $60 to $60 for a bus ticket from Newark, DE to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $60 which is on 2025-11-25.