How to get from Newark Penn Station to Bloomfield by bus and light rail?

From Newark Penn Station to Bloomfield by bus and light rail

To get from Newark Penn Station to Bloomfield in New York - New Jersey, take the NLR light rail from Newark Penn Station station to Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station. Next, take the 28 bus from Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station to Bloomfield Ave at Municipal Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Newark Penn Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Bloomfield on the Moovit app.

23min
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Bus - 2828
Leaves from Newark Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Newark Penn Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Branch Brook Park
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30764
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 18299
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Montclair State U
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Bloomfield Ave at Municipal Plaza
    Ride to bus station
    Bloomfield Ave at Municipal Plaza
    ID 17144
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Newark Penn Station to Bloomfield by bus and light rail via NLR and 72

To get from Newark Penn Station to Bloomfield in New York - New Jersey, take the NLR light rail from Newark Penn Station station to Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station. Next, take the 72 bus from Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station to Bloomfield Ave at Municipal Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Newark Penn Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Bloomfield on the Moovit app.

26min
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Bus - 7272
Leaves from Newark Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Newark Penn Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Grove Street
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30764
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 18299
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Paterson Via Bloomfield Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Bloomfield Ave at Municipal Plaza
    Ride to bus station
    Bloomfield Ave at Municipal Plaza
    ID 17144
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark Penn Station to Bloomfield

The distance between Newark Penn Station, New York - New Jersey and Bloomfield, New York - New Jersey is approximately 5.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 23 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark Penn Station to Bloomfield by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Newark Penn Station to Bloomfield

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

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Alternative route from Newark Penn Station to Bloomfield by bus and light rail via NLR and 72

To get from Newark Penn Station to Bloomfield in New York - New Jersey, take the NLR light rail from Newark Penn Station station to Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station. Next, take the 72 bus from Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station to Bloomfield Ave at Municipal Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Newark Penn Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Bloomfield on the Moovit app.

26min
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Bus - 7272
Leaves from Newark Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Newark Penn Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Grove Street
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30764
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 18299
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Paterson Via Bloomfield Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Bloomfield Ave at Municipal Plaza
    Ride to bus station
    Bloomfield Ave at Municipal Plaza
    ID 17144
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newark Penn Station to Bloomfield?

    The fastest way takes 23 minutes, using Light Rail line NLR, Bus line 28.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Newark Penn Station to Bloomfield?

    The alternative route takes 26 minutes, using Light Rail line NLR, Bus line 72.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Newark Penn Station and Bloomfield?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 23 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Newark Penn Station to Bloomfield?

    The NLR light rail line goes from Nlr Branch Brook Park station near Newark Penn Station in Newark to Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station near Bloomfield in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Newark Penn Station to Bloomfield by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Newark Penn Station in Newark and Bloomfield in New York - New Jersey by light rail and bus is about 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Newark Penn Station to get to Bloomfield?

    Get on the NLR light rail from the Nlr Branch Brook Park station near Newark Penn Station in Newark.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Newark Penn Station and Bloomfield?

    Get off the light rail at the Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station stop, which is closest to Bloomfield in New York - New Jersey.

  • When is the first bus from Newark Penn Station to Bloomfield?

    The first bus from Newark Penn Station in Newark to Bloomfield in New York - New Jersey is Paterson-Bloomfield-Newark. It leaves the Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side) stop at 4:15 AM.

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