There are 4 ways to get from Newark to Absecon by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal319
3h 6m$15–49Train
cheapest- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to AbseconAtlc
3h 39m$13–612Drive 100.7 mi
- Drive from Newark to Absecon100.7 mi
2h 6m$19–27Bus via Lakewood
- Take the bus from Broad St At Bank St to Lakewood Bus Terminal67
- Take the bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Shore Rd At Natalie Terrace559
4h 45m$15–48
Newark to Absecon by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Absecon is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Absecon is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Absecon. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Shore Rd At Natalie Terrace via Gate #7 Inside Ac Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Absecon. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Absecon via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Newark and Absecon is 126 miles. The road distance is 101.3 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Absecon without a car is to bus which takes 3h 6m and costs $14 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Newark to Absecon, including transfers.
Newark to Absecon bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Absecon train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Absecon is to bus which takes 3h 6m and costs $14 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $13 - $650 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Absecon, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $13–45 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Absecon via 30th Street Station in around 3h 39m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Absecon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–24
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–24
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $13–45
Bus from Broad St At Bank St to Lakewood Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–24
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $7–24
Bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Shore Rd At Natalie Terrace
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–24
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $7–24
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More Questions & Answers
Newark to Absecon bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal station.
Newark to Absecon train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Absecon is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Newark to Absecon.
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