How to get from Newark to Edison by light rail and train?

From Newark to Edison by light rail and train

To get from Newark to Edison in New York - New Jersey, take the NLR light rail from Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station station to Penn Station Light Rail Departure station. Next, take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Newark Penn Station station to Metropark Amtrak Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The light rail and train schedule from Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Edison on the Moovit app.

53min
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Walk to Edison
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 - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Edison
    Walk to
    Edison
    0.8 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Newark to Edison by light rail and train via NLR and NC

To get from Newark to Edison in New York - New Jersey, take the NLR light rail from Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station station to Penn Station Light Rail Departure station. Next, take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to Metropark Amtrak Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The light rail and train schedule from Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Edison on the Moovit app.

62min
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Train - NC
Walk to Edison
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 - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3713| Jersey Ave.
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Edison
    Walk to
    Edison
    0.8 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark to Edison

The distance between Newark, New York - New Jersey and Edison, New York - New Jersey is approximately 22.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark to Edison by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Newark to Edison

To check the light rail and train schedule from Newark to Edison using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Newark) and destination (Edison), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Newark to Edison by light rail and train via NLR and NC

To get from Newark to Edison in New York - New Jersey, take the NLR light rail from Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station station to Penn Station Light Rail Departure station. Next, take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to Metropark Amtrak Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The light rail and train schedule from Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Edison on the Moovit app.

62min
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Train - NC
Walk to Edison
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 - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3713| Jersey Ave.
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Edison
    Walk to
    Edison
    0.8 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Edison?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Light Rail line NLR, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Newark to Edison?

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Light Rail line NLR, Train line NC.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Newark and Edison in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Newark to Edison in New York - New Jersey?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Newark to Edison in New York - New Jersey by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Newark and Edison in New York - New Jersey by light rail and train is about 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Newark to get to Edison in New York - New Jersey?

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

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Newark and Edison in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the light rail at the Penn Station Light Rail Departure station, which is closest to Edison in New York - New Jersey.

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