What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Merrick?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Merrick is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 58 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Merrick?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Merrick is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Merrick?

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

How far is it from Newark to Merrick?

The distance between Newark and Merrick is 36 miles. The road distance is 35.6 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Merrick without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Merrick without a car is to train via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station which takes 1h 34m and costs $8 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Merrick?

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

Where do I catch the Newark to Merrick train from?

Newark to Merrick train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where does the Newark to Merrick train arrive?

Newark to Merrick train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Newark to Merrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Merrick is 36 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Newark to Merrick.

Where can I stay near Merrick?

There are 192+ hotels available in Merrick.

Newark to Merrick - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Newark to Merrick by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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

Train via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to MerrickBabylon Branch
1h 34m
$8–546
Drive 35.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newark to Merrick35.4 mi
58 min
$7–10
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal108
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to MerrickBabylon Branch
2h 8m
$14–54
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newark to Merrick35.4 mi
58 min
$310–380
Train
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn StationNec / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to MerrickBabylon Branch
1h 40m
$10–27

Newark to Merrick by train

179Weekly Trains

1h 34mAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 35.9 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

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

You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Merrick via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New York Penn Station in around 1h 34m.

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