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How to get from Merrick to Newark Penn Station by train?

From Merrick to Newark Penn Station by train

To get from Merrick to Newark Penn Station in Newark, Nj, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the BABYLON BRANCH train from Merrick station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train and finally take the ACELA train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Newark Penn Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Train - ACELAACELA
Walk to Newark Penn Station
Leaves from Merrick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Merrick
    Sunrise Highway
  • 2
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    19 min
  • 6
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    13 min
  • 8
    Walk to Newark Penn Station
    Walk to
    Newark Penn Station
    Alling Street
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merrick to Newark Penn Station by train via BABYLON BRANCH and NORTHEAST REGIONAL

To get from Merrick to Newark Penn Station in Newark, Nj, take the BABYLON BRANCH train from Merrick station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Newark Penn Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Walk to Newark Penn Station
Leaves from Merrick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Merrick
    Sunrise Highway
  • 2
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    44 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to Newark Penn Station
    Walk to
    Newark Penn Station
    Alling Street
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrick to Newark Penn Station

The distance between Merrick, Newark, Nj and Newark Penn Station, Newark, Nj is approximately 36.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrick to Newark Penn Station by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Newark, Nj – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Merrick

Merrick is located at Sunrise Highway, Newark, Nj and the nearest public transit station is Merrick Rd + Fox Blvd.

Train stations close to Merrick:

  • Wantagh
  • Freeport
  • Bellmore

Bus stations close to Merrick:

  • Merrick Rd + Fox Blvd
  • Merrick Rd + Wynsum Av
  • Merrick Rd + Wynsum Ave

Public transit stations close to Newark Penn Station, Newark, Nj

Newark Penn Station is located at Alling Street, Newark, Nj and the nearest public transit station is Eastbound Market St under Bridge.

Train stations close to Newark Penn Station:

  • Newark
  • Newark Penn Station

Bus stations close to Newark Penn Station:

  • Eastbound Market St under Bridge
  • Market St Bus Lane at Raymond Plaza W
  • Newark (Amtrak)

Alternative route from Merrick to Newark Penn Station by train via BABYLON BRANCH and NORTHEAST REGIONAL

To get from Merrick to Newark Penn Station in Newark, Nj, take the BABYLON BRANCH train from Merrick station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Newark Penn Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Walk to Newark Penn Station
Leaves from Merrick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Merrick
    Sunrise Highway
  • 2
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    44 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to Newark Penn Station
    Walk to
    Newark Penn Station
    Alling Street
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merrick to Newark Penn Station?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line BABYLON BRANCH, Bus line PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, Bus line ACELA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merrick to Newark Penn Station?

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line BABYLON BRANCH, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL.

  • Is there a direct train between Merrick and Newark Penn Station?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from Merrick to Newark Penn Station?

    The BABYLON BRANCH train line goes from Grand Central station near Merrick in Merrick, Ny to Jamaica station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Jamaica station near Newark Penn Station in Newark, Nj.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merrick to Newark Penn Station by train?

    The total travel time between Merrick in Merrick, Ny and Newark Penn Station in Newark, Nj by train is about 1 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the BABYLON BRANCH train from the Grand Central station near Merrick in Merrick, Ny.

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

    Get off the train at the Jamaica station, which is closest to Newark Penn Station in Newark, Nj.