VA → NJ · about 279 miles

Richmond to Newark bus & train schedule

Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 65 direct buses and trains a week from Richmond to Newark. The fastest takes 5 hours 51 minutes; the first departure leaves at 12:05 AM and the last at 9:10 PM.

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Buses and trains a week
65
Fastest trip
5h 51m
First departure
12:05 AM
Last departure
9:10 PM

2 of the 65 buses and trains a week stop at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

Timetable

Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.

Direct buses and trains from Richmond, VA to Newark, NJ
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysStopsCompany
12:05 AM6:35 AM6h 30mDailyRichmond E Main Street to Newark NJGreyhound
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3:45 AM10:05 AM6h 20mDailyRichmond E Main Street to Newark NJGreyhound
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3:52 AM10:18 AM6h 26mSat & SunRichmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to NewarkAmtrak
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3:52 AM10:37 AM6h 45mMon–SatRichmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to NewarkAmtrak
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5:19 AM11:54 AM6h 35mMon–Fri from Nov 16Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to NewarkAmtrak
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5:19 AM12:22 PM7h 03mSat & SunRichmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Newark Liberty International AirportAmtrak
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5:19 AM12:29 PM7h 10mMon–FriRichmond Main Street Amtrak Station to NewarkAmtrak
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5:26 AM12:22 PM6h 56mThu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Newark Liberty International AirportAmtrak
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11:06 AM4:57 PM5h 51mMon–Fri from Nov 16Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Newark Liberty International AirportAmtrak
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2:04 PM8:12 PM6h 08mDailyRichmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to NewarkAmtrak
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2:04 PM8:22 PM6h 18mSat & Sun from Nov 7Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to NewarkAmtrak
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3:08 PM9:24 PM6h 16mMon–FriRichmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to NewarkAmtrak
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3:08 PM9:25 PM6h 17mSat & SunRichmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to NewarkAmtrak
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3:08 PM9:39 PM6h 31mFri from Nov 6Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to NewarkAmtrak
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3:08 PM9:54 PM6h 46mMon–Fri from Nov 16Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to NewarkAmtrak
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3:13 PM9:25 PM6h 12mThu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to NewarkAmtrak
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4:41 PM11:03 PM6h 22mDailyRichmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to NewarkAmtrak
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6:21 PM12:26 AM +1 day6h 05mThu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to NewarkAmtrak
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6:45 PM1:05 AM +1 day6h 20mMon, Tue, Fri, Sat, SunRichmond E Main Street to Newark NJFlixBus
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7:20 PM2:00 AM +1 day6h 40mDailyRichmond E Main Street to Newark NJFlixBus
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9:10 PM4:20 AM +1 day7h 10mDailyRichmond E Main Street to Newark NJGreyhound
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Questions

How long is the bus or train from Richmond to Newark?

The fastest direct bus or train takes 5 hours 51 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 26 minutes.

What time is the first departure from Richmond to Newark?

The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM (Daily) and the last at 9:10 PM (Daily).

Which bus and rail companies go from Richmond to Newark?

Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.

Where do I board in Richmond?

Buses and trains to Newark leave from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and Richmond (The Plaza at Main Street Station).

Does the bus or train from Richmond to Newark stop at Newark Liberty International Airport?

Yes, 2 of the 65 a week: at Newark Liberty International Airport.

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