How to get from Newark to 26th Street by light rail and train?

Newark to 26th Street - Light Rail Schedule

The NLR light rail from Newark to 26th Street usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5 min-3 hr 25 min. The trip takes about 48 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Newark to 26th Street by light rail and train

To get from Newark to 26th Street in Manhattan, take the NLR light rail from Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station station to Penn Station Light Rail Departure station. Next, take the NJCL train from Newark Penn Station station to 34 St-Penn Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The light rail and train schedule from Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to 26th Street on the Moovit app.

48min
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Train - NJCL
Walk to 26th Street
Leaves from Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Newark
  • 2
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Penn Station Light Rail Departure
    ID 30771
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3224| New York Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to 26th Street
    Walk to
    26th Street
    W 26th St (btwn 11th & 12th Ave)
    700 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark to 26th Street

The distance between Newark, Manhattan and 26th Street, Manhattan is approximately 14.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark to 26th Street by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Newark to 26th Street

To check the light rail and train schedule from Newark to 26th Street using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Newark) and destination (26th Street), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newark to 26th Street?

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Light Rail line NLR, Train line NJCL.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Newark and 26th Street?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Newark to 26th Street?

    The NLR light rail line goes from Penn Station Light Rail Departure station near Newark in New York - New Jersey to Newark Penn Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Newark Penn Station near 26th Street in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Newark to 26th Street by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Newark in New York - New Jersey and 26th Street in Manhattan by light rail and train is about 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Newark to get to 26th Street?

    Get on the NLR light rail from the Penn Station Light Rail Departure station near Newark in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Newark and 26th Street?

    Get off the light rail at the Newark Penn Station, which is closest to 26th Street in Manhattan.

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