How to get from Newark Penn Station to Franklin by bus and train?

From Newark Penn Station to Franklin by bus and train

To get from Newark Penn Station to Franklin in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Newark Penn Station station to New London station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the 5 bus from Norwich Transportation Center station to Wisconsin Ave & Hilltop Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 28 min.

328min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 11
Bus - 55
Walk to Franklin
Leaves from Newark Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newark Penn Station
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New London
    203 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New London Union Station
    ID 442
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Norwich Via Sr 32
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Norwich Transportation Center
    55 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Norwich Business Park Via Backus Hospital
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wisconsin Ave & Hilltop Rd
    ID 119
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Franklin
    Walk to
    Franklin
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Newark Penn Station to Franklin by bus and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL, 2 and 5

To get from Newark Penn Station to Franklin in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Newark Penn Station station to New London station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 bus and finally take the 5 bus from Norwich Transportation Center station to Wisconsin Ave & Hilltop Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 28 min.

328min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 22
Bus - 55
Walk to Franklin
Leaves from Newark Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newark Penn Station
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New London
    203 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New London Union Station
    ID 442
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Norwich Via Sr 12
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Norwich Transportation Center
    55 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Norwich Business Park Via Backus Hospital
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wisconsin Ave & Hilltop Rd
    ID 119
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Franklin
    Walk to
    Franklin
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark Penn Station to Franklin

The distance between Newark Penn Station, New York - New Jersey and Franklin, New York - New Jersey is approximately 157.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 328 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark Penn Station to Franklin by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Newark Penn Station

Newark Penn Station is located at Newark Penn Station, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Newark.

Train stations close to Newark Penn Station:

  • Newark
  • Harrison

Bus stations close to Newark Penn Station:

  • Newark (Penn Station)
  • Newark Penn Station
  • Newark (Amtrak)

Public transit stations close to Franklin, New York - New Jersey

Franklin is located at Franklin, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Stott Ave/Easter Seals.

Bus stations close to Franklin:

  • Stott Ave/Easter Seals
  • Norwich Orthopedic
  • Wisconsin Ave & Stott Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Newark Penn Station to Franklin by bus and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL, 2 and 5

To get from Newark Penn Station to Franklin in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Newark Penn Station station to New London station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 bus and finally take the 5 bus from Norwich Transportation Center station to Wisconsin Ave & Hilltop Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 28 min.

328min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 22
Bus - 55
Walk to Franklin
Leaves from Newark Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newark Penn Station
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New London
    203 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New London Union Station
    ID 442
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Norwich Via Sr 12
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Norwich Transportation Center
    55 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Norwich Business Park Via Backus Hospital
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wisconsin Ave & Hilltop Rd
    ID 119
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Franklin
    Walk to
    Franklin
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newark Penn Station to Franklin?

    The fastest way takes 328 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 1, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Newark Penn Station to Franklin?

    The alternative route takes 328 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 2, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct train between Newark Penn Station and Franklin?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from Newark Penn Station to Franklin?

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from Boston station near Newark Penn Station in Newark, Nj to New London station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till New London station near Franklin in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Newark Penn Station to Franklin by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Newark Penn Station in Newark, Nj and Franklin in New York - New Jersey by train and bus is about 5 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Newark Penn Station to get to Franklin?

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the Boston station near Newark Penn Station in Newark, Nj.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Newark Penn Station and Franklin?

    Get off the train at the New London stop, which is closest to Franklin in New York - New Jersey.

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