The average train between Newark and Riverside takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Newark to Riverside. 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 Riverside. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Riverside at 2:19 AM. All services require a transfer at World Trade Center and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Riverside station via World Trade Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Newark to Riverside train services, operated by PATH, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Riverside train services, operated by PATH, arrive at Riverside station.
The distance between Newark and Riverside is 59.9 km. The road distance is 69 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $14–30 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Amtrak Acela also services this route 5 times a day.