The average train between New Jersey and New York (State) takes 29 min and the fastest train takes 24 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from New Jersey to New York (State). 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 15 minutes between New Jersey and New York (State). The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from New Jersey is at 10:31 PM which arrives into New York (State) at 11:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 29 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

36 min • 1 change

37 min • 1 change

37 min • 1 change

39 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from New Jersey to New York (State). However, there are services departing from New Jersey station and arriving at New York (State) station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 min.
New Jersey to New York (State) train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
New Jersey to New York (State) train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between New Jersey and New York (State) is 362.9 km. The road distance is 19 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–11 and the journey takes 21 min.