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Trip Overview

The average train between Elizabeth and New York City Center takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Elizabeth to New York City Center. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

44 min
Duration
17 mi
Distance
$11
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Elizabeth to New York City Center train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Elizabeth and New York City Center. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Elizabeth is at 11:40 PM which arrives into New York City Center at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA48 min • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA45 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA48 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA40 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA46 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA45 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA48 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA40 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA46 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA45 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA48 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA40 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA46 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA45 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA48 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA40 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA46 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA45 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA40 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA56 min • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA57 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA47 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA43 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA42 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elizabeth to New York City Center? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Elizabeth to New York City Center.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 16.8 mi
  • Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and New York City Center, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–14 and the journey takes 31 min.

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