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

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 D subway from 42 St-Bryant Pk station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the NLR light rail from Newark Penn Station station to Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Walk to subway station
Subway - D
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Leaves from 42 St-Bryant Pk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    16 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Branch Brook Park
  • 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

Alternative route from Grand Central to Newark by light rail, subway and train via M, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and NLR

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 M subway from 42 St-Bryant Pk station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the NLR light rail from Newark Penn Station station to Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Walk to subway station
Subway - M
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Leaves from 42 St-Bryant Pk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - M
    Wait for subway
    M
    Middle Village-Metropolitan Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    16 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Branch Brook Park
  • 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 Grand Central to Newark

The distance between Grand Central, New York - New Jersey and Newark, New York - New Jersey is approximately 14.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 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.

Public transit stations close to Grand Central

Grand Central is located at Grand Central, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Madison Av/E 42 St.

Subway stations close to Grand Central:

  • 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
  • 42 St-Bryant Pk
  • 51 St

Train stations close to Grand Central:

  • Grand Central Madison

Bus stations close to Grand Central:

  • Madison Av/E 42 St
  • Madison Av/E 43 St
  • Madison Av/E 45 St

Public transit stations close to Newark, New York - New Jersey

Newark is located at Newark, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Bloomfield Ave at Roseville Ave.

Bus stations close to Newark:

  • Bloomfield Ave at Roseville Ave
  • Bloomfield Ave at North 8th St
  • Bloomfield Ave at 4th St

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Alternative route from Grand Central to Newark by light rail, subway and train via M, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and NLR

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 M subway from 42 St-Bryant Pk station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the NLR light rail from Newark Penn Station station to Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Walk to subway station
Subway - M
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Leaves from 42 St-Bryant Pk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - M
    Wait for subway
    M
    Middle Village-Metropolitan Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    16 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Branch Brook Park
  • 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Subway line D, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Light Rail line NLR.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grand Central to Newark?

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Subway line M, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, 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 52 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Grand Central to Newark?

    The D subway line goes from 42 St-Bryant Pk station near Grand Central in Manhattan to Coney Island-Stillwell Av station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Coney Island-Stillwell Av 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 52 min.

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

    Get on the D subway from the 42 St-Bryant Pk 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 Coney Island-Stillwell Av station, which is closest to Newark in New York - New Jersey.

  • When is the first train from Grand Central to Newark?

    The first train from Grand Central in Manhattan to Newark in New York - New Jersey is Montclair-Boonton Line. It leaves the 34 St-Penn Station station at 12:53 AM.

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