There are 3 ways to get from Newark to Southbridge by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Worcester Union StationGreyhound US0235 / ...
5h 27m$39–103Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to SpringfieldNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Springfield to Worcester Union StationLake Shore Limited
8h 34m$29–316Drive 161.9 mi
- Drive from Newark to Southbridge161.9 mi
3h 11m$30–43
Newark to Southbridge by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Southbridge is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Southbridge is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Southbridge. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Downtown Southbridge via Hub Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Newark and Southbridge is 241 miles. The road distance is 162.8 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Southbridge without a car is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs $35 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Newark to Southbridge, including transfers.
Newark to Southbridge bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Southbridge is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs $35 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $320 and takes 8h 34m.
Newark to Southbridge bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Worcester Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Southbridge is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Newark to Southbridge.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Southbridge, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Worcester Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–110 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Downtown Southbridge via Springfield, Worcester Union Station, and Hub Center in around 8h 34m.
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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 Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $20–260
- Business Class
- $75–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $16–27
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $7–60
- Business - advance purchase
- $9–80
- Business Class
- $16–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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