How to get from Newark to Merion Station
3 ways, 123 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 1h 21m | $19–155 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 2h 58m | $12–16 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 58m | $235–325 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:13 → 09:441h 31m · 1 changeNJ TRANSIT BUS 48$92–155
- 08:26 → 10:121h 46m · 1 changeAmtrak 141$19–59
- 08:32 → 10:121h 40m · 2 changesNJ TRANSIT BUS 1$19–59
- 08:33 → 10:021h 29m · directAmtrak 141$56–103
- 08:34 → 10:021h 28m · 1 changeNJ TRANSIT BUS 1$46–94
- 09:02 → 11:112h 9m · 1 changeAmtrak 2151$19–57
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Newark to Merion Station?
- The fastest way is by train: about 1h 21m door to door. The straight-line distance is 123 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Newark to Merion Station?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $12. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Newark to Merion Station?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 2 direct trains, the fastest taking 1h 21m. Fares run $19–155 across classes.
- How far is Merion Station from Newark by road?
- About 147 km, roughly 2h 58m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $12–16; tolls and parking are extra.