How to get from Newark to Elizabeth by bus and light rail?

From Newark to Elizabeth by bus and light rail

To get from Newark to Elizabeth in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the NLR light rail from Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station station to Military Park Light Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 24 bus and finally take the 58 bus from Broad St at Jersey St station to Clarkson Ave at Richmond Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Elizabeth on the Moovit app.

61min
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Bus - 2424
Bus - 5858
Walk to Elizabeth
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
    Military Park Light Rail Station
    ID 30770
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St at Academy St
    ID 18346
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    B Elizabeth Broad & Jersey
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at Jersey St
    ID 28549
    31 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5858
    Wait for bus
    58
    Elizabeth Clarkson Ave
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clarkson Ave at Richmond Street
    ID 30520
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elizabeth
    Walk to
    Elizabeth
    440 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Newark to Elizabeth by bus, light rail and train

To get from Newark to Elizabeth in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the NLR light rail from Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station station to Penn Station Light Rail Departure station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NC train and finally take the 58 bus from Morris Ave at Westfield Ave station to Clarkson Ave at Richmond Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Elizabeth on the Moovit app.

57min
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Train - NC
Bus - 5858
Walk to Elizabeth
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
    #3825| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elizabeth
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Morris Ave at Westfield Ave
    ID 28700
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5858
    Wait for bus
    58
    Elizabeth Clarkson Ave
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clarkson Ave at Richmond Street
    ID 30520
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elizabeth
    Walk to
    Elizabeth
    440 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark to Elizabeth

The distance between Newark, New York - New Jersey and Elizabeth, New York - New Jersey is approximately 10.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark to Elizabeth 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 to Elizabeth

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

To get from Newark to Elizabeth in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the NLR light rail from Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station station to Penn Station Light Rail Departure station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NC train and finally take the 58 bus from Morris Ave at Westfield Ave station to Clarkson Ave at Richmond Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Elizabeth on the Moovit app.

57min
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Train - NC
Bus - 5858
Walk to Elizabeth
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
    #3825| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elizabeth
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Morris Ave at Westfield Ave
    ID 28700
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5858
    Wait for bus
    58
    Elizabeth Clarkson Ave
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clarkson Ave at Richmond Street
    ID 30520
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elizabeth
    Walk to
    Elizabeth
    440 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Light Rail line NLR, Bus line 24, Bus line 58.

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

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Light Rail line NLR, Train line NC, Bus line 58.

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

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

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

    The NLR light rail line goes from Penn Station station near Newark to Military Park Light Rail Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Military Park Light Rail Station station near Elizabeth in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The total travel time between Newark and Elizabeth in New York - New Jersey by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 1 min.

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

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

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