How much is the train ticket from New York City to Newark?

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Newark start at $12. The average price for this train route is around $27. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from New York City to Newark?

The average train trip from New York City to Newark takes 16m and covers 15 km. The quickest train gets you there in 13m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the New York City to Newark route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 56 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Newark?

The earliest train from New York City to Newark departs at 12:11am. The latest train departs at 11:58pm.

What is the best train operator from New York City to Newark?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Newark?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from New York City to Newark?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from New York City to Newark?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train New York City to Newark from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for New York City to Newark on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:00pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16m	9:16pm	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train	3:00pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13m	3:13pm	Penn Station	Fastest
Train	2:30pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	20m	2:50pm	Penn Station	No tags
Train	3:00pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13m	3:13pm	Penn Station	No tags
Train	2:30pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	20m	2:50pm	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Newark on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:11am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16m	12:27am	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train	5:30am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13m	5:43am	Penn Station	Fastest
Train	12:11am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16m	12:27am	Penn Station	No tags
Train	5:30am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13m	5:43am	Penn Station	No tags
Train	4:50am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	15m	5:05am	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Newark on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:50am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	15m	5:05am	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train	5:30am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13m	5:43am	Penn Station	Fastest
Train	12:11am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16m	12:27am	Penn Station	No tags
Train	5:30am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13m	5:43am	Penn Station	No tags
Train	12:11am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16m	12:27am	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Newark on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:11am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16m	12:27am	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train	5:30am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13m	5:43am	Penn Station	Fastest
Train	12:11am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16m	12:27am	Penn Station	No tags
Train	5:30am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13m	5:43am	Penn Station	No tags
Train	4:50am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	15m	5:05am	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Newark on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:50am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	15m	5:05am	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train	5:30am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13m	5:43am	Penn Station	Fastest
Train	12:11am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16m	12:27am	Penn Station	No tags
Train	5:30am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13m	5:43am	Penn Station	No tags
Train	12:11am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16m	12:27am	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Newark on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	15m	7:15am	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train	8:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13m	8:13am	Penn Station	Fastest
Train	12:11am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16m	12:27am	Penn Station	No tags
Train	8:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13m	8:13am	Penn Station	No tags
Train	12:11am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16m	12:27am	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Newark on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:23pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	17m	11:40pm	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train	9:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13m	9:13am	Penn Station	Fastest
Train	12:20am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	15m	12:35am	Penn Station	No tags
Train	9:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13m	9:13am	Penn Station	No tags
Train	12:20am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	15m	12:35am	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Newark on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:20am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	15m	12:35am	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train	5:30am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13m	5:43am	Penn Station	Fastest
Train	12:20am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	15m	12:35am	Penn Station	No tags
Train	5:30am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13m	5:43am	Penn Station	No tags
Train	4:50am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	15m	5:05am	Penn Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Newark

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 16 minutes, and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

56train per day

16mAverage Duration

15 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $85	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $297	Average Duration16m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in New York City and Newark, NJ?

New York City

A
Penn Station
254 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Newark, NJ

A
Newark Liberty International Airport
Visit page
B
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,630 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

US train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Newark, NJ by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from New York City to Newark?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Newark start at $12. The average price for this train route is around $27. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from New York City to Newark?
The average train trip from New York City to Newark takes 16m and covers 15 km. The quickest train gets you there in 13m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the New York City to Newark route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 56 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Newark?
The earliest train from New York City to Newark departs at 12:11am. The latest train departs at 11:58pm.
What is the best train operator from New York City to Newark?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Newark?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from New York City to Newark?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from New York City to Newark?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-06

$16

12-07

$16

Today

$16

12-09

$9

12-10

$9

12-11

$9

12-12

$9

12-13

$9

The cheapest trip from New York City to Newark, NJ was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New York City to Newark, NJ, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $9 to $724 for a train ticket from New York City to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-12-09.

What's the cheapest way to go from New York City to Newark, NJ?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time50m	Avg Price$39	Daily Departures286
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time16m	Avg Price$27	Daily Departures56

The best way to travel between New York City and Newark, NJ is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $27 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $12. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Newark, NJ, choose the train, as it will take you from New York City to Newark, NJ in about 16m —that's the fastest way to get there!