How to get from New Brunswick to Manhattan by train?

From New Brunswick to Manhattan by train

To get from New Brunswick to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey, take the NEC train from New Brunswick station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, take the RED train from Newark Penn Station station to World Trade Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The train schedule from New Brunswick may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Manhattan on the Moovit app.

71min
Train - NEC
Train - RED
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from New Brunswick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Brunswick
  • 2
    Train - NECNEC
    Wait for train
    NEC
    #3714| Penn Station New York
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    33 min
  • 4
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    World Trade Center
    ID WTC
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    350 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New Brunswick to Manhattan

The distance between New Brunswick, New York - New Jersey and Manhattan, New York - New Jersey is approximately 31.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New Brunswick to Manhattan by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from New Brunswick to Manhattan

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New Brunswick to Manhattan?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Train line NEC, Train line RED.

  • Is there a direct train between New Brunswick and Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which train line goes from New Brunswick to Manhattan?

    The NEC train line goes from Newark Penn Station station near New Brunswick in New Brunswick to World Trade Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till World Trade Center station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from New Brunswick to Manhattan by train?

    The total travel time between New Brunswick in New Brunswick and Manhattan in New York - New Jersey by train is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near New Brunswick to get to Manhattan?

    Get on the NEC train from the Newark Penn Station station near New Brunswick in New Brunswick.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between New Brunswick and Manhattan?

    Get off the train at the World Trade Center station, which is closest to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

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