The cheapest and fastest trains from Greensboro, NC to Newark, NJ
Cheapest price
£133
Average price
£133
Fastest journey
9 h 54 m
Average duration
10 h 51 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
713 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Greensboro, NC to Newark, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Greensboro, NC to Newark, NJ will cost around £133 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £133.
Of the 2 trains that leave Greensboro, NC for Newark, NJ every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 713 km distance in an average of 10 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 h 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Greensboro, NC to Newark, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Greensboro, NC to Newark, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £67, and a flight costs an average of £175.
Distance: 713 km
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£172 Average Price | £207 Average Price | £82 Average Price Cheapest |
11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 25m Average total duration 10h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Greensboro, NC to Newark, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Greensboro, NC to Newark, NJ trains for today, Saturday 27 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:29 Greensboro, NC | 9h54 | 17:23 Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:24 Greensboro, NC | 11h48 | 20:12 Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Greensboro, NC to Newark, NJ
Trains from Greensboro, NC to Newark, NJ run on average 3 times per day, taking around 10h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £80 but you can travel from only £67 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:24, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 713 km distance in 11h 48m.
Distance 713 km |
Average train duration 10h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £80 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 11h 48m |
First train 07:24 |
Last train 23:42 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Greensboro, NC to Newark, NJ trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Greensboro, NC and Newark, NJ from £67. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Greensboro, NC to Newark, NJ train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Greensboro, NC to Newark, NJ by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Newark, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Greensboro, NC and Newark, NJ
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available around the station.
- Lindley Park Filling Station
- Crafted: The Art of the Taco
- Outside the main entrance.
- Proximity Hotel
- O.Henry Hotel
- Marriott Greensboro Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi services are accessible
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Market Street and Raymond Boulevard.
- Forno's of Spain
- Iberia Tavern & Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station
- Hotel Indigo Newark Downtown
- Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for NJ Transit and Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Newark Light Rail connections
- Hall 3: PATH connections
- NJ Transit: Lines Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line, Raritan Valley Line
- Newark Light Rail
- PATH: Newark-WTC line
- Bus: Several NJ Transit bus lines available
- 24/7 Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available at the airport with various options for short-term and long-term stays.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free for passengers
- Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott
- Hilton Newark Airport
- Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station is part of the Newark Liberty International Airport complex, connected by AirTrain to terminals and parking.
- AirTrain: Connects to airport terminals
- NJ Transit: Services to New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station
- Amtrak: Northeast Regional services
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