How to get from Newark to Bloomfield, NJ by bus and light rail?

From Newark to Bloomfield, NJ by bus and light rail

To get from Newark to Bloomfield, NJ in Bloomfield, 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 Broad St at James St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Bloomfield, NJ on the Moovit app.

37min
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Bus - 7272
Walk to Bloomfield, NJ
Leaves from Newark Penn 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
    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
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at James St
    ID 17158
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bloomfield, NJ
    Walk to
    Bloomfield, NJ
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Newark to Bloomfield, NJ by bus

Take one direct bus from Newark to Bloomfield, NJ in Bloomfield: take the 72 bus from Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side) station to Broad St at James St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Bloomfield, NJ on the Moovit app.

42min
Bus - 7272
Walk to Bloomfield, NJ
Leaves from Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Newark
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Paterson Via Bloomfield Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at James St
    ID 17158
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to Bloomfield, NJ
    Walk to
    Bloomfield, NJ
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark to Bloomfield, NJ

The distance between Newark and Bloomfield, NJ is approximately 6.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark to Bloomfield, NJ by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bloomfield – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Newark to Bloomfield, NJ

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Newark to Bloomfield, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Newark) and destination (Bloomfield, NJ), 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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From Newark to Bloomfield, NJ by bus

Take one direct bus from Newark to Bloomfield, NJ in Bloomfield: take the 72 bus from Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side) station to Broad St at James St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Bloomfield, NJ on the Moovit app.

42min
Bus - 7272
Walk to Bloomfield, NJ
Leaves from Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Newark
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Paterson Via Bloomfield Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at James St
    ID 17158
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to Bloomfield, NJ
    Walk to
    Bloomfield, NJ
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Bloomfield, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Light Rail line NLR, Bus line 72.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Newark to Bloomfield, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Bus line 72.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Newark and Bloomfield, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 37 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Newark to Bloomfield, NJ?

    The NLR light rail line goes from Nlr Grove Street station near Newark 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, NJ.

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

    The total travel time between Newark and Bloomfield, NJ by light rail and bus is about 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Newark to get to Bloomfield, NJ?

    Get on the NLR light rail from the Nlr Grove Street station near Newark in Newark.

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

    Get off the light rail at the Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station stop, which is closest to Bloomfield, NJ.

  • When is the last bus from Newark to Bloomfield, NJ?

    The last bus from Newark in Newark to Bloomfield, NJ in Bloomfield is the Paterson-Bloomfield-Newark line. It leaves the Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side) stop at 3:15 AM.

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