How to get from 12th Street to Newark by light rail and train?

12th Street to Newark - Train Schedule

The YEL train from 12th Street to Newark runs from 6:24 AM to 10:36 PM, with departures every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 1 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From 12th Street to Newark by light rail and train

To get from 12th Street to Newark in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the YEL train from Christopher Street station to Grove Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED 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 1 hr 1 min. The light rail and train schedule from 12th Street may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Newark on the Moovit app.

61min
Walk to train station
Train - YEL
Train - RED
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Leaves from Christopher Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Christopher Street
    ID CHR
    710 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - YEL
    Wait for train
    YEL
    Journal Square - 33rd Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grove Street
    ID GRV
    12 min
  • 4
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Penn Station Light Rail Departure
    ID 30771
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Grove Street
  • 8
    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 12th Street to Newark

The distance between 12th Street, New York - New Jersey and Newark, New York - New Jersey is approximately 13.96 mi, which can typically be traveled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 12th Street to Newark by 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.

Light Rail And Train schedule from 12th Street to Newark

To check the light rail and train schedule from 12th Street to Newark using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (12th Street) and destination (Newark), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 12th Street to Newark?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Train line YEL, Train line RED, Light Rail line NLR.

  • Is there a direct train between 12th Street and Newark?

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

  • Which train line goes from 12th Street to Newark?

    The YEL train line goes from Christopher Street station near 12th Street in Manhattan to Grove Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Grove Street station near Newark in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from 12th Street to Newark by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between 12th Street in Manhattan and Newark in New York - New Jersey by train and light rail is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 12th Street to get to Newark?

    Get on the YEL train from the Christopher Street station near 12th Street in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the train when traveling between 12th Street and Newark?

    Get off the train at the Grove Street station, which is closest to Newark in New York - New Jersey.

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