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

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Rumson is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 57 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Newark to Rumson is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Rumson?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark to Rumson. However, there are services departing from Broad St At Bank St and arriving at East River Rd At Black Point Rd# via Freehold Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Newark to Rumson?

The distance between Newark and Rumson is 40 miles. The road distance is 39.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newark to Rumson without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $3 - $22.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Newark to Rumson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Rumson bus from?

Newark to Rumson bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Broad St At Bank St station.

Train or bus from Newark to Rumson?

The best way to get from Newark to Rumson is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $3 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus and line 838 bus, which costs $8 - $29 and takes 3h 17m.

Where does the Newark to Rumson bus arrive?

Newark to Rumson bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Freehold Center station.

Can I drive from Newark to Rumson?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Rumson is 40 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Newark to Rumson.

Where can I stay near Rumson?

There are 120+ hotels available in Rumson.

Newark to Rumson - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 838 bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Newark to Rumson by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Red BankNjcl / ...
2h 22m
$4–22
Bus, line 838 bus
1. Take the bus from Broad St At Bank St to Freehold Center67
2. Take the bus from Freehold Center to East River Rd At Black Point Rd#838
3h 17m
$9–29
Drive 39.3 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Rumson39.3 mi
57 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newark to Rumson39.3 mi
57 min
$170–220

Newark to Rumson by train and bus

74Weekly Services

2h 22mAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 39.8 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Rumson, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Red Bank hourly. Tickets cost $2–17 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad St At Bank St to East River Rd At Black Point Rd# via Freehold Center in around 3h 17m.

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