How much is the train ticket from Newark to Cleveland?

The cheapest train tickets from Newark to Cleveland start from R 1 637. The average price for this train route is around R 3 855. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Newark to Cleveland?

The average train journey time from Newark to Cleveland is 15h 30m, covering a distance of 636 km. The quickest train can get you there in 13h 24m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Newark to Cleveland route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 8 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Newark to Cleveland?

The earliest train from Newark to Cleveland departs at 09:14. And the latest train departs at 14:29.

Train Newark to Cleveland from R 1 396 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Newark to Cleveland on 2 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	11:09	Penn Station	15h 44m	02:53	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
	Train	13:54	Penn Station	13h 59m	03:53	Amtrak Station	Fastest
	Train	11:23	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	15h 30m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:15	Penn Station	15h 38m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
	Train	11:23	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	15h 30m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Cleveland on 3 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	13:54	Penn Station	13h 59m	03:53	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	11:23	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	15h 30m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:15	Penn Station	15h 38m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
	Train	11:23	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	15h 30m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:15	Penn Station	15h 38m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Cleveland on 4 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	11:09	Penn Station	15h 44m	02:53	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
	Train	13:54	Penn Station	13h 59m	03:53	Amtrak Station	Fastest
	Train	11:23	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	15h 30m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:15	Penn Station	15h 38m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
	Train	11:23	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	15h 30m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:10 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Newark to Cleveland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Cleveland. The journey takes about 11 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 000, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

11h 25mAverage duration

636 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 000 - R 3 276	Average duration11h 25m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 637 - R 11 558	Average duration15h 30m	CO₂ emissions 58kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 754 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5754 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 637

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newark, NJ to Cleveland, OH, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Newark to Cleveland?
The cheapest train tickets from Newark to Cleveland start from R 1 637. The average price for this train route is around R 3 855. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Newark to Cleveland?
The average train journey time from Newark to Cleveland is 15h 30m, covering a distance of 636 km. The quickest train can get you there in 13h 24m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Newark to Cleveland route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 8 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Newark to Cleveland?
The earliest train from Newark to Cleveland departs at 09:14. And the latest train departs at 14:29.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

31/01

R 2 227

01/02

R 7 692

Today

R 1 894

03/02

R 1 761

04/02

R 1 795

05/02

R 1 678

06/02

No data

07/02

R 2 094

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Cleveland, OH, US was searched and found on 05 Feb 2026 with a price of R 1 678

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 678 to R 9 702 for a train ticket from Newark, NJ to Cleveland, OH, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 678, which is on 2026-02-05.