The average train between Newark and Jersey City takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h. The train service runs several times per day from Newark to Jersey City. 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 3 times a day between Newark and Jersey City. The earliest departure is at 9:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark is at 4:47 PM which arrives into Jersey City at 6:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Jersey City. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Jersey City station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Newark to Jersey City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Amtrak station.
Newark to Jersey City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Newark and Jersey City is 183.4 km. The road distance is 199 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Amtrak to Newark Penn Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 1h 41m.
