The average train between Newark and New York City Center takes 30 min and the fastest train takes 26 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Newark to New York City Center. 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 New York City Center. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:22 PM which arrives into New York City Center at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 30 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Newark to New York City Center. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at New York City Center station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30 min.
Newark to New York City Center train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to New York City Center train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Newark and New York City Center is 16.5 km. The road distance is 18 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–11 and the journey takes 21 min.
