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Newark Penn Station to Manhattan trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Newark Penn Station and Manhattan takes 19 min and the fastest train takes 17 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Newark Penn Station to Manhattan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

19 min
Duration
10 mi
Distance
$95
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Newark Penn Station to Manhattan train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Newark Penn Station and Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark Penn Station is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Manhattan at 12:12 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 19 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 22 min • Direct
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    train train 20 min • Direct
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    train train 19 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    train train 20 min • Direct
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    train train 18 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 20 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    train train 20 min • Direct
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    train train 18 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 20 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    train train 18 min • Direct
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    train train 20 min • Direct
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    train train 18 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 20 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 20 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 20 min • Direct
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    train train 18 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 20 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newark Penn Station to Manhattan? 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 Newark Penn Station to Manhattan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 10 mi
  • Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Newark Penn Station, NJ, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–13 and the journey takes 20 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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