The average bus between Newark and Franklin Square takes 3h 37m and the fastest bus takes 2h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newark to Franklin Square. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Newark and Franklin Square. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Franklin Square at 2:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Port Authority Bus Terminal and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



2h 51m • 3 changes



3h 36m • 3 changes



3h 1m • 3 changes



3h 29m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Newark to Franklin Square. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Franklin Square station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Newark to Franklin Square bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Franklin Square bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Franklin Av / Hempstead station.
The distance between Newark and Franklin Square is 42 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Franklin Av / Hempstead via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 6 Av/W 42 St, 188 St/64 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 3h 27m.