How to get from White Plains to Newark by bus, light rail and train?

From White Plains to Newark by bus, light rail and train

To get from White Plains to Newark in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 971 bus from White Plains Transportation Center station to Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay A station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the NLR light rail from Penn Station Light Rail Departure station to Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from White Plains may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Newark on the Moovit app.

150min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 971971
Train - ACELAACELA
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Leaves from White Plains Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    White Plains Transportation Center
    ID WPLANCNE
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 971971
    Wait for bus
    971
    971 - Stamford Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay A
    ID STCBAYA
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stamford
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    81 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Penn Station Light Rail Departure
    ID 30771
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Grove Street
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30763
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from White Plains to Newark

The distance between White Plains, New York - New Jersey and Newark, New York - New Jersey is approximately 65.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 150 min. Moovit will show you the directions from White Plains to Newark by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from White Plains to Newark

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

    The fastest way takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 971, Train line ACELA, Light Rail line NLR.

  • Is there a direct bus between White Plains and Newark in New York - New Jersey?

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

  • Which bus line goes from White Plains to Newark in New York - New Jersey?

    The 971 bus line goes from White Plains Transportation Center station near White Plains to Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay A station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay A station near Newark in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The total travel time between White Plains and Newark in New York - New Jersey by bus, train and light rail is about 2 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near White Plains to get to Newark in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the 971 bus from the White Plains Transportation Center stop near White Plains in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between White Plains and Newark in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the bus at the Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay A station, which is closest to Newark in New York - New Jersey.

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