How to get from Newark Penn Station to Grand Central Terminal by bus and train?

From Newark Penn Station to Grand Central Terminal by bus and train

To get from Newark Penn Station to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 66 bus from Broad St at Branford Pl/Edison Pl station to Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEC train and finally take the Q32 bus from W 32 St/7 Av station to Madison Av/E 42 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The bus and train schedule from Newark Penn Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Grand Central Terminal on the Moovit app.

52min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
Train - NEC
Bus - Q32Q32
Walk to Grand Central Terminal
Leaves from Broad St at Branford Pl/Edison Pl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St at Branford Pl/Edison Pl
    ID 18326
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    X Newark Penn Station Mountain & Morris Aves
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side)
    ID 18835
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NECNEC
    Wait for train
    NEC
    #3924| Penn Station New York
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 32 St/7 Av
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - Q32Q32
    Wait for bus
    Q32
    Jackson Heights
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison Av/E 42 St
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Grand Central Terminal
    Walk to
    Grand Central Terminal
    East 44th Street
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark Penn Station to Grand Central Terminal

The distance between Newark Penn Station, Manhattan and Grand Central Terminal, Manhattan is approximately 11.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark Penn Station to Grand Central Terminal by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Newark Penn Station to Grand Central Terminal

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newark Penn Station to Grand Central Terminal?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 66, Train line NEC, Bus line Q32.

  • Is there a direct bus between Newark Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Newark Penn Station to Grand Central Terminal?

    The 66 bus line goes from Broad St at Branford Pl/Edison Pl station near Newark Penn Station in Newark to Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side) station near Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Newark Penn Station to Grand Central Terminal by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Newark Penn Station in Newark and Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan by bus and train is about 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Newark Penn Station to get to Grand Central Terminal?

    Get on the 66 bus from the Broad St at Branford Pl/Edison Pl stop near Newark Penn Station in Newark.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Newark Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal?

    Get off the bus at the Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side) stop, which is closest to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.

  • When is the first train from Newark Penn Station to Grand Central Terminal?

    The first train from Newark Penn Station in Newark to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan is Northeast Corridor. It leaves the Newark Penn Station at 12:56 AM.

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