What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Franklin Square?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Franklin Square is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 49 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Franklin Square?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Franklin Square is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Franklin Square?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Franklin Square. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Franklin Av / Hempstead via 6 Av/W 42 St, 188 St/64 Av and 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Franklin Square?

No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Franklin Square. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Stewart Manor via New York Penn Station and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Newark to Franklin Square?

The distance between Newark and Franklin Square is 28 miles. The road distance is 28.6 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Franklin Square without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Franklin Square without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs $7 - $25.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Franklin Square?

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Newark to Franklin Square, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Franklin Square bus from?

Newark to Franklin Square bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Franklin Square train from?

Newark to Franklin Square train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from Newark to Franklin Square?

The best way to get from Newark to Franklin Square is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs $7 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $50 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the Newark to Franklin Square bus arrive?

Newark to Franklin Square bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Newark to Franklin Square train arrive?

Newark to Franklin Square train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Newark to Franklin Square?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Franklin Square is 29 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Newark to Franklin Square.

Where can I stay near Franklin Square?

There are 444+ hotels available in Franklin Square.

Newark to Franklin Square - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Newark to Franklin Square by train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, subway, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn StationNec
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
3. Take the train from Jamaica to Stewart Manor
1h 34m
$8–24
Drive 28.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newark to Franklin Square28.4 mi
49 min
$6–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal108
2. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to 188 St/64 AvQm5 / ...
3. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Franklin Av / Hempsteadn6 / ...
3h 32m
$11–47
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newark to Franklin Square28.4 mi
49 min
$250–310
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jamaica-179 StF / ...
2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Franklin Av / Hempsteadn6 / ...
2h 6m
Train, subway, bus
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn StationNec
2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jamaica-179 StF / ...
3. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Franklin Av / Hempsteadn6 / ...
2h 11m

Newark to Franklin Square by train

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1h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 28.3 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Franklin Square, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Stewart Manor via New York Penn Station and Jamaica in around 1h 34m. Alternatively, 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 32m.

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