The average train between New York (State) and New Jersey takes 28 min and the fastest train takes 22 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from New York (State) to New Jersey. 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 York (State) and New Jersey. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from New York (State) is at 10:56 PM which arrives into New Jersey at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq and take an average of 28 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from New York (State) to New Jersey. However, there are services departing from New York (State) station and arriving at New Jersey station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28 min.
New York (State) to New Jersey train services, operated by MTA, depart from New York Penn Station.
New York (State) to New Jersey train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between New York (State) and New Jersey is 362.9 km. The road distance is 19 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–11 and the journey takes 18 min.