The average train between Jamaica and Newark takes 45 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Jamaica to Newark. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Jamaica and Newark. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Jamaica is at 4:47 PM which arrives into Newark at 5:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

45 min • 1 change

52 min • 1 change

42 min • 1 change

49 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Jamaica to Newark. However, there are services departing from Jamaica station and arriving at Newark station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
Jamaica to Newark train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
Jamaica to Newark train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Jamaica and Newark is 31.3 km. The road distance is 34 km.
You can take a train from Jamaica to Newark Penn Station via New York Penn Station in around 45 min.