How far is Reading from Newark?

About 96 miles (154 km) separate Reading and Newark.

Bus Reading to Newark from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Reading to Newark on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
OurBus + FlixBus	Bus	5:45am	N 5th Street Hwy	11h 45m	5:30pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags
FlixBus + OurBus	Bus	9:25am	518 Penn Street	8h 5m	5:30pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags
OurBus + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	N 5th Street Hwy	7h 45m	5:30pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags
OurBus + FlixBus	Bus	3:25pm	518 Penn Street	8h 40m	12:05am	Newark Penn Station	No tags
FlixBus + OurBus	Bus	3:40pm	N 5th Street Hwy	8h 25m	12:05am	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Get from Reading to Newark

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

97 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,378 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.

OurBus

4/53,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between Reading and Newark, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

Amtrak

4/55,594 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Reading, US to Newark, NJ by bus

How far is Reading from Newark?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/17

$30

11/18

$27

Today

$26

11/20

No data

11/21

$31

11/22

$44

11/23

$31

11/24

$34

The cheapest trip from Reading, US to Newark, NJ was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $26

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

You can expect to pay from $26 to $44 for a bus ticket from Reading, US to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-11-21.