The average train between Newark Penn Station and River Vale takes 1h and the fastest train takes 48 min. There is a train service every few hours from Newark Penn Station to River Vale. 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 hourly between Newark Penn Station and River Vale. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark Penn Station is at 10:27 PM which arrives into River Vale at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark Penn Station to River Vale. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at River Vale station via Westwood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Newark Penn Station to River Vale train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Secaucus Lower Level station.
Newark Penn Station to River Vale train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Westwood station.
The distance between Newark Penn Station and River Vale is 31.7 km. The road distance is 36 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Secaucus Lower Level to Westwood hourly. Tickets cost $2–13 and the journey takes 37 min.