How far is Reading from Newark?

About 96 miles (154 km) separate Reading and Newark.

Bus Reading to Newark from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Reading to Newark on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:15pm	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	2h 50m	12:05am	Newark Penn Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Reading to Newark on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:15pm	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	2h 50m	12:05am	Newark Penn Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:23 AM EST.

Get from Reading to Newark

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

97 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,350 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

OurBus

4/53,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between Reading and Newark, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

Amtrak

4/55,591 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Reading, US to Newark, NJ by bus

How far is Reading from Newark?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$30

11/16

$26

Today

$30

11/18

$27

11/19

$26

11/20

No data

11/21

$31

11/22

$44

The cheapest trip from Reading, US to Newark, NJ was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $26

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

You can expect to pay from $26 to $44 for a bus ticket from Reading, US to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-11-19.