Trains from Newark, NJ to Raleigh, NC

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from $160
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from $122
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Raleigh
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $160
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Raleigh
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $190
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Raleigh
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $285
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Raleigh
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $190
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Raleigh
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $281
Train Newark to Raleigh: Trip Overview

Train Newark to Raleigh: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$157
Average train trip duration9h 38m
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure12:37 AM
Distance417 miles (672 km)
Latest train departure11:22 AM
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

US train company: Brightline

Newark to Raleigh Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains3
Earliest and Latest Train Departures12:37AM - 11:22AM
Minimum Price$122
Average Ticket Price$157
Minimum Trip Duration9h35m
Average Train Trip Duration9h38m
Distance417 miles (672 km)
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Newark - Raleigh

The average train ticket price from Newark to Raleigh is $157. The best way to find train tickets from Newark to Raleigh is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Newark and Raleigh is around 9h 38m, although the fastest train will take about 9h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 420 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Newark to Raleigh can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Newark to Raleigh by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Newark to Raleigh, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Once in Raleigh, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Contemporary Art Museum, J.C. Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University, North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of History, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Newark and Raleigh is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Raleigh.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Raleigh, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Newark and Raleigh, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Newark to Raleigh while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

Will you be returning to Newark by train?

Train from Raleigh to Newark

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