The average train between Newark and River Vale takes 1h and the fastest train takes 48 min. There is a train service every few hours from Newark 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 and River Vale. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:10 PM which arrives into River Vale at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 35m • 1 change

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50 min • 1 change

1h 34m • 1 change

1h 17m • 1 change

49 min • 1 change

49 min • 1 change

1h 35m • 1 change

1h 17m • 1 change

48 min • 1 change

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55 min • 1 change

48 min • 1 change

50 min • 1 change

55 min • 1 change

1h 1m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Newark to River Vale. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at River Vale station via Westwood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Newark to River Vale train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Secaucus Lower Level station.
Newark to River Vale train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Westwood station.
The distance between Newark and River Vale is 31.9 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.