How to get from Union Station to Newark by light rail and train?

Union Station to Newark - Train Schedule

The ACELA train from Union Station to Newark runs from 8:10 AM to 9:18 AM, with departures every 1 hr 10 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 28 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Union Station to Newark by light rail and train

To get from Union Station to Newark in New York - New Jersey, take the ACELA train from New Haven station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, 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 28 min. The light rail and train schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Newark on the Moovit app.

148min
Train - ACELAACELA
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Leaves from New Haven

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Union Station
    110 Union Ave
  • 2
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    126 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Penn Station Light Rail Departure
    ID 30771
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Grove Street
  • 6
    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 Union Station to Newark

The distance between Union Station, New York - New Jersey and Newark, New York - New Jersey is approximately 88.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station 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 Union Station to Newark

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

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Train line ACELA, Light Rail line NLR.

  • Is there a direct train between Union Station and Newark?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from Union Station to Newark?

    The ACELA train line goes from Newark Penn Station near Union Station in New Haven to Penn Station Light Rail Departure station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Penn Station Light Rail Departure station near Newark in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Station to Newark by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Union Station in New Haven and Newark in New York - New Jersey by train and light rail is about 2 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Union Station to get to Newark?

    Get on the ACELA train from the Newark Penn Station near Union Station in New Haven.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Union Station and Newark?

    Get off the train at the Penn Station Light Rail Departure station, which is closest to Newark in New York - New Jersey.

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