How to get from Newark to Madison Station (NJ Transit) by bus, light rail and train?

Newark to Madison Station (NJ Transit) - Light Rail Schedule

The NLR light rail from Newark to Madison Station (NJ Transit) usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5 min-3 hr 25 min. The trip takes about 51 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Newark to Madison Station (NJ Transit) by bus, light rail and train

To get from Newark to Madison Station (NJ Transit) you’ll need to take one light rail line, one bus line and one train line: take the NLR light rail from Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station station to Orange Street Light Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 71 bus and finally take the MNE train from Newark Broad St station to Madison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Madison Station (NJ Transit) on the Moovit app.

51min
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Bus - 7171
Train - MNE
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
    Orange Street Light Rail Station
    ID 30766
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Orange St at 1st St
    ID 18802
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Express Nwrk-Penn Sta
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orange St at D.M.L. King Blvd
    ID 18806
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Broad St
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - MNEMNE
    Wait for train
    MNE
    #6615| Dover
  • 9
    Ride to train station Madison
    Ride to train station
    Madison
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark to Madison Station (NJ Transit)

The distance between Newark and Madison Station (NJ Transit) is approximately 20.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark to Madison Station (NJ Transit) by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Madison – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Newark to Madison Station (NJ Transit)

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Madison Station (NJ Transit)?

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Light Rail line NLR, Bus line 71, Train line MNE.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Newark and Madison Station (NJ Transit)?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Newark to Madison Station (NJ Transit)?

    The NLR light rail line goes from Orange Street Light Rail Station near Newark in New York - New Jersey to Orange St at 1st St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Orange St at 1st St station near Madison Station (NJ Transit).

  • How long does it take to travel from Newark to Madison Station (NJ Transit) by light rail, bus and train?

    The total travel time between Newark and Madison Station (NJ Transit) by light rail, bus and train is about 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Newark to get to Madison Station (NJ Transit)?

    Get on the NLR light rail from the Orange Street Light Rail Station near Newark in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Newark and Madison Station (NJ Transit)?

    Get off the light rail at the Orange St at 1st St station, which is closest to Madison Station (NJ Transit).

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