How to get from New Providence to Edison by light rail and train?

From New Providence to Edison by light rail and train

To get from New Providence to Edison you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the GB train from New Providence station to Newark Broad St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NLR light rail and finally take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to Edison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The light rail and train schedule from New Providence may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Edison on the Moovit app.

90min
Train - GB
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Train - NC
Leaves from New Providence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Providence
  • 2
    Train - GBGB
    Wait for train
    GB
    #0414| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Broad St
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Broad Street Light Rail Station
    ID 30775
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Newark Penn Station
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3915| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station Edison
    Ride to train station
    Edison
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From New Providence to Edison by bus and train

To get from New Providence to Edison you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GB train from New Providence station to Newark Broad St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to Edison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The light rail and train schedule from New Providence may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Edison on the Moovit app.

90min
Train - GB
Bus - 7272
Train - NC
Leaves from New Providence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Providence
  • 2
    Train - GBGB
    Wait for train
    GB
    #0414| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Broad St
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Ave at Orange St
    ID 19047
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Newark Penn Station Via Bloomfield Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newark Penn Station
    ID 31890
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3915| Trenton Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to train station Edison
    Ride to train station
    Edison
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New Providence to Edison

The distance between New Providence and Edison is approximately 35.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New Providence to Edison by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Edison – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from New Providence to Edison

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

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From New Providence to Edison by bus and train

To get from New Providence to Edison you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GB train from New Providence station to Newark Broad St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to Edison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The light rail and train schedule from New Providence may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Edison on the Moovit app.

90min
Train - GB
Bus - 7272
Train - NC
Leaves from New Providence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Providence
  • 2
    Train - GBGB
    Wait for train
    GB
    #0414| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Broad St
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Ave at Orange St
    ID 19047
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Newark Penn Station Via Bloomfield Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newark Penn Station
    ID 31890
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3915| Trenton Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to train station Edison
    Ride to train station
    Edison
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New Providence to Edison?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Train line GB, Light Rail line NLR, Train line NC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from New Providence to Edison?

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Train line GB, Bus line 72, Train line NC.

  • Is there a direct train between New Providence and Edison?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from New Providence to Edison?

    The GB train line goes from #0414| Hoboken station near New Providence in New Providence to Newark Broad St station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Newark Broad St station near Edison.

  • How long does it take to travel from New Providence to Edison by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between New Providence and Edison by train and light rail is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near New Providence to get to Edison?

    Get on the GB train from the #0414| Hoboken station near New Providence in New Providence.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between New Providence and Edison?

    Get off the train at the Newark Broad St station, which is closest to Edison.

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