What is the travel distance from Newark to Elmira?

The distance between Newark and Elmira is around 261 km (162 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Newark to Elmira?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Penn Station, in Newark, and end it at Chemung County Transportation Center, in Elmira.

Bus Newark to Elmira from $54 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Newark to Elmira on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:30am	Newark (Amtrak)	4h 55m	3:25pm	Chemung County Transportation Center	No tags
	Bus	12:45pm	Newark Penn Station	6h 25m	7:10pm	Elmira	No tags
	Bus	7:05pm	Newark Penn Station	1d	7:10pm	Elmira	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	8:50am	Newark Penn Station	10h 20m	7:10pm	Elmira	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:50am	Newark Penn Station	10h 20m	7:10pm	Elmira	No tags

Get from Newark to Elmira

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

6h 30mAverage Duration

267 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,319 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

New York Trailways

4/54,411 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

Greyhound

3.5/587,373 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87373 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $209

Greyhound Newark Elmira recent customer reviews

Only problem I had is customer service in Newark!!the office was close till almost 9 am then one old man was there ! Could get the accurate information about my trip from him or others people around ! Everyone was confused about the right bus to take !!

Nargues K.

January 20, 2020

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Where are the popular stops in Newark and Elmira?

Stops in Newark

A - Penn Station

B - Newark Liberty International Airport

Stops in Elmira

A - Chemung County Transportation Center

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newark, NJ to Elmira, NY, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Newark to Elmira?
The distance between Newark and Elmira is around 261 km (162 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Newark to Elmira?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Penn Station, in Newark, and end it at Chemung County Transportation Center, in Elmira.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-13

$62

11-14

$81

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11-16

$75

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11-20

$54

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Elmira, NY, US was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $54

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Newark, NJ to Elmira, NY, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $54 to $117 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to Elmira, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-11-20.