4.0
Pros: I definitely prefer traveling by train. Cons: Helping to locate available seats. Tips: Can be difficult to find seats together if you're traveling with multiple people.
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Trip Summary
3 trains operate daily from New York to Newark. The train trip from New York to Newark is usually about 3 hours and 31 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak Northeast Regional train can get you there in as little as one hour and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 116 mi (187 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 55m |
| Lowest price | £12.14 |
| Trains per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Northeast Regional |
| Train lines | 1 |
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Overall score for trains from New York to Newark
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4.0
What is the price of a train ticket from New York to Newark?
Over the past month, a train ticket between New York, NY and Newark, DE cost £42.90, on average. Booking your trip at least 19 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around £99.81 more.
Average prices by travel date
For the next 30 days, the cost of a one-way train trip from New York to Newark will range from £53 to £108. If you're planning to travel by train to Newark in the upcoming week, the cheapest train ticket from New York you can find in the next 7 days is £61. Be sure to book your trip in advance as train ticket prices typically increase as your travel date approaches.
Monthly average prices
You can find the lowest prices on this route during August. This time of year offers the best deals on train tickets from New York to Newark, with the average price at just £66. Train tickets on this route are most expensive in December, when the average price goes up to £95. You can still score cheap deals below this average price, though, especially if you plan ahead and book your ticket in advance.
Prices as travel date approaches
If you want to score the best deal, you should plan to book your train trip online on Wanderu at least 19 days ahead of time. If you do that, your train ticket to Newark from New York will be about £99.81 cheaper compared to what you would pay if you book at the last minute.
Which train should you take from New York to Newark?
Amtrak Northeast Regional is the one and only train line which connects New York to Newark. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Northeast Regional | 3 | 3h 31m | £87.59 |
The Northeast Regional is Amtrak’s passenger rail service that runs between Boston, MA and Virginia Beach, VA, connecting over 50 cities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. While the line’s downtown-to-downtown train service makes traveling between the biggest cities in the Northeast convenient and hassle-free, the train’s amenities make the journey comfortable and relaxing as well. Amtrak passengers can enjoy large seats with extra legroom and power outlets, as well as free WiFi and clean bathrooms. With 3 daily train trips from New York to Newark, the Northeast Regional is the busiest and most popular among all Amtrak routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between New York and Newark is approximately 116 miles, or 187 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 31 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 55 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from New York to Newark. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs New York at 04:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 17:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 3 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from New York to Newark.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Newark to New York.
City Information
New York
New York is one of the most exciting cities in the world for a reason – it offers numerous opportunities for a great time to visitors of all ages and interests. For the culturally inclined travelers, the city boasts a unique collection of world-famous museums, as well as the chance to see the best plays and musicals that Broadway has to offer, or check out the latest production at the Metropolitan Opera. If sightseeing is your cardio, NYC is the place to be – just by walking around town, you can visit such iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Times Square. Or hop on a ferry to Ellis Island to meet the Statue of Liberty up-close and personal.
NYC’s five boroughs feature more than 1,700 parks, including the gorgeous Central Park, making it one of the best cities for outdoor activities in the country. As for the nightlife, there’s no argument that New York City is the biggest party hub in the U.S.
With three major bus and train stations in Manhattan alone – Port Authority, Grand Central & Penn Station – and three nearby airports, NYC is one of the predominant travel hubs in the world. If you are ever looking to get out of town, NYC is centrally connected throughout the state and region, you can easily hop on a train to Albany to go explore upstate New York.
Newark
Newark, Delaware, is a small city packed with history and culture. The picturesque Historic Courthouse, which dates to the 18th century, boasts an impressive stone exterior and a Tiffany glass skylight inside. The Iron Hill School Museum is exactly what it says on the tin: a museum in a historic schoolhouse on Iron Hill. The small building is filled to the brim with natural history exhibits and Native American artifacts. For those too cool for school, swing by the free Mineralogical Museum on the University of Delaware campus for one of the best mineral, crystal, and gem collections in the U.S.
Newark is also known for its excellent dining at places like Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, the Stone Balloon Ale House, or Home Grown Cafe. When you’re ready to work off those meals, visit Glasgow Park Trail, with a basketball court, tennis court, and a general exercise area. The Newark Shopping Center is the local go-to for eating and shopping, or take a drive out to Christiana Mall between Newark and Wilmington for more options.
Amtrak connects the city to Philadelphia, Newark (the other one), and Baltimore from the Newark Train Station, right next to the University of Delaware campus. Flixbus also has service across Delaware, with routes connecting Newark to Boston, Charlotte, and Greensboro.
Station Information
Where is the train station in New York?
Main departure station: NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
Pennsylvania Station, or just Penn Station, is the main train station in New York City. All Amtrak trains to and from NYC use Penn Station as their only train stop in Manhattan. Penn Station offers easy connections to various other types of transportation, including commuter rail (the Long Island Rail Road and the NJ Transit both operate out of Penn Station), airport transit, and six lines of the NYC Subway, making it the busiest train station in the Western Hemisphere. Located in the heart of Manhattan, right by the world-famous Madison Square Garden, Penn Station is close to various points of interest such as Times Square and the Empire State Building, as well as many restaurants and retail stores.
All train stations in New York:
NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
South Station
Providence Station - 100 Gaspee St
Amtrak/Metro North Station
Metro-North Station - 1 Railroad Plz
Union Station
525 Water St
14 Railroad Ave
1 Railroad Ave
Mystic Train Station
New London Union Station
Where is the train station in Newark?
Main arrival station: 10 Mopar Dr
Newark has one train station.
Train stations in Newark:
10 Mopar Dr
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