How to get from Newark to Danbury, CT by train?

From Newark to Danbury, CT by train

To get from Newark to Danbury, CT you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NC train from Newark station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the DANBURY train from Stamford station to Danbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 49 min. The train schedule from Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Danbury, CT on the Moovit app.

289min
Train - NC
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - DANBURY
Walk to Danbury, CT
Leaves from Newark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newark
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3846| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    29 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stamford
    46 min
  • 6
    Train - DANBURYDANBURY
    Wait for train
    DANBURY
    1844#| Danbury
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Danbury
    72 min
  • 8
    Walk to Danbury, CT
    Walk to
    Danbury, CT
    0.5 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Newark to Danbury, CT by train via NJCL, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and DANBURY

To get from Newark to Danbury, CT you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NJCL train from Newark station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the DANBURY train from Stamford station to Danbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 36 min. The train schedule from Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Danbury, CT on the Moovit app.

336min
Train - NJCL
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - DANBURY
Walk to Danbury, CT
Leaves from Newark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newark
  • 2
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3244| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stamford
    46 min
  • 6
    Train - DANBURYDANBURY
    Wait for train
    DANBURY
    1844#| Danbury
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Danbury
    72 min
  • 8
    Walk to Danbury, CT
    Walk to
    Danbury, CT
    0.5 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark to Danbury, CT

The distance between Newark and Danbury, CT is approximately 80.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 289 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark to Danbury, CT by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Danbury – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Newark to Danbury, CT

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

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Alternative route from Newark to Danbury, CT by train via NJCL, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and DANBURY

To get from Newark to Danbury, CT you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NJCL train from Newark station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the DANBURY train from Stamford station to Danbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 36 min. The train schedule from Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Danbury, CT on the Moovit app.

336min
Train - NJCL
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - DANBURY
Walk to Danbury, CT
Leaves from Newark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newark
  • 2
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3244| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stamford
    46 min
  • 6
    Train - DANBURYDANBURY
    Wait for train
    DANBURY
    1844#| Danbury
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Danbury
    72 min
  • 8
    Walk to Danbury, CT
    Walk to
    Danbury, CT
    0.5 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Danbury, CT?

    The fastest way takes 289 minutes, using Train line NC, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Train line DANBURY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Newark to Danbury, CT?

    The alternative route takes 336 minutes, using Train line NJCL, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Train line DANBURY.

  • Is there a direct train between Newark and Danbury, CT?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Newark to Danbury, CT?

    The NC train line goes from #3846| New York Penn Station station near Newark in Newark to 34 St-Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 34 St-Penn Station station near Danbury, CT.

  • How long does it take to travel from Newark to Danbury, CT by train?

    The total travel time between Newark and Danbury, CT by train is about 4 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Newark to get to Danbury, CT?

    Get on the NC train from the #3846| New York Penn Station station near Newark in Newark.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Newark and Danbury, CT?

    Get off the train at the 34 St-Penn Station station, which is closest to Danbury, CT.

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