The average train between Newark and Ridgewood takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Newark to Ridgewood. 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 30 minutes between Newark and Ridgewood. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Ridgewood at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Ridgewood. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Ridgewood station via Ridgewood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Newark to Ridgewood train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Secaucus Lower Level station.
Newark to Ridgewood train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Ridgewood station.
The distance between Newark and Ridgewood is 27.5 km. The road distance is 36 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Secaucus Lower Level to Ridgewood every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–13 and the journey takes 34 min.