The average train between Newark and Jamaica takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Newark to Jamaica. 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 20 minutes between Newark and Jamaica. The earliest departure is at 1:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Jamaica at 6:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 1m • 1 change
47 min • 1 change
47 min • 1 change
52 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Jamaica. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Jamaica station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
Newark to Jamaica train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Jamaica train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Jamaica station.
The distance between Newark and Jamaica is 31.3 km. The road distance is 34 km.
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Jamaica via New York Penn Station in around 46 min.
