How to get from Grand Central to Newark by light rail, subway and train?

Grand Central to Newark - Subway Schedule

The 5 subway from Grand Central to Newark usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 11 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Grand Central to Newark by light rail, subway and train

To get from Grand Central to Newark in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 5 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Fulton St 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 11 min. The light rail, subway and train schedule from Grand Central may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail, subway and train schedule to Newark on the Moovit app.

71min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 5
Train - RED
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fulton St
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    World Trade Center
    ID WTC
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    25 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
    Branch Brook Park
  • 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 Grand Central to Newark

The distance between Grand Central, New York - New Jersey and Newark, New York - New Jersey is approximately 15.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central to Newark by light rail, subway 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, Subway And Train schedule from Grand Central to Newark

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central to Newark?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Subway line 5, Train line RED, Light Rail line NLR.

  • Is there a direct subway between Grand Central and Newark?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Grand Central to Newark?

    The 5 subway line goes from Grand Central-42 St station near Grand Central in Manhattan to Fulton St station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Fulton St station near Newark in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Central to Newark by subway, train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Grand Central in Manhattan and Newark in New York - New Jersey by subway, train and light rail is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Grand Central to get to Newark?

    Get on the 5 subway from the Grand Central-42 St station near Grand Central in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Grand Central and Newark?

    Get off the subway at the Fulton St station, which is closest to Newark in New York - New Jersey.

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