The average train between Union Station (NJ Transit) and Manhattan takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. There is an hourly train service from Union Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattan. 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 Union Station (NJ Transit) and Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Union Station (NJ Transit) is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Manhattan at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Union Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Union Station (NJ Transit) station and arriving at Manhattan station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
Union Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Union station.
Union Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Union Station (NJ Transit) and Manhattan is 25.5 km. The road distance is 25 km.
You can take a train from Union to New York Penn Station via Newark Penn Station in around 40 min.