How to get from Newark Penn Station to 72nd Street by bus, subway and train?

From Newark Penn Station to 72nd Street by bus, subway and train

To get from Newark Penn Station to 72nd Street in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the NEC train from Newark Penn Station station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R subway and finally take the M1 bus from Madison Av/E 61 St station to Madison Av/E 72 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Newark Penn Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to 72nd Street on the Moovit app.

51min
Train - NEC
Subway - R
Bus - M1M1
Walk to 72nd Street
Leaves from Newark Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newark Penn Station
    Alling Street
  • 2
    Train - NECNEC
    Wait for train
    NEC
    #3712| Penn Station New York
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    5 Av/59 St
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison Av/E 61 St
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - M1M1
    Wait for bus
    M1
    Harlem 147 St Via Madison Av
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison Av/E 72 St
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to 72nd Street
    Walk to
    72nd Street
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark Penn Station to 72nd Street

The distance between Newark Penn Station, Manhattan and 72nd Street, Manhattan is approximately 12.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark Penn Station to 72nd Street by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Newark Penn Station to 72nd Street

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Newark Penn Station to 72nd Street using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Newark Penn Station) and destination (72nd Street), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway 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 bus, subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newark Penn Station to 72nd Street?

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Train line NEC, Subway line R, Bus line M1.

  • Is there a direct train between Newark Penn Station and 72nd Street?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Newark Penn Station to 72nd Street?

    The NEC train line goes from 34 St-Penn Station near Newark Penn Station in Newark to 34 St-Herald Sq station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till 34 St-Herald Sq station near 72nd Street in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Newark Penn Station to 72nd Street by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Newark Penn Station in Newark and 72nd Street in Manhattan by train, subway and bus is about 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Newark Penn Station to get to 72nd Street?

    Get on the NEC train from the 34 St-Penn Station near Newark Penn Station in Newark.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Newark Penn Station and 72nd Street?

    Get off the train at the 34 St-Herald Sq stop, which is closest to 72nd Street in Manhattan.

  • When is the first train from Newark Penn Station to 72nd Street?

    The first train from Newark Penn Station in Newark to 72nd Street in Manhattan is Northeast Corridor. It leaves the Newark Penn Station at 12:56 AM.

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