How to get from Newark to Pier 40 by light rail, subway and train?

Newark to Pier 40 - Light Rail Schedule

The NLR light rail from Newark to Pier 40 usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5 min-3 hr 25 min. The trip takes about 1 hr, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Newark to Pier 40 by light rail, subway and train

To get from Newark to Pier 40 in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one subway line: take the NLR light rail from Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station station to Penn Station Light Rail Departure station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEC train and finally take the 1 subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to Houston St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The light rail, subway and train schedule from Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail, subway and train schedule to Pier 40 on the Moovit app.

60min
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Train - NEC
Subway - 1
Walk to Pier 40
Leaves from Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Newark
  • 2
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Penn Station Light Rail Departure
    ID 30771
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NECNEC
    Wait for train
    NEC
    #3826| New York Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    20 min
  • 7
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    South Ferry
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Houston St
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Pier 40
    Walk to
    Pier 40
    West Street
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark to Pier 40

The distance between Newark, Manhattan and Pier 40, Manhattan is approximately 15.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark to Pier 40 by light rail, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail, Subway And Train schedule from Newark to Pier 40

To check the light rail, subway and train schedule from Newark to Pier 40 using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Newark) and destination (Pier 40), 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 Newark to Pier 40?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Light Rail line NLR, Train line NEC, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Newark and Pier 40?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Newark to Pier 40?

    The NLR light rail line goes from Penn Station Light Rail Departure station near Newark in New York - New Jersey to Newark Penn Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Newark Penn Station near Pier 40 in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Newark to Pier 40 by light rail, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Newark in New York - New Jersey and Pier 40 in Manhattan by light rail, train and subway is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Newark to get to Pier 40?

    Get on the NLR light rail from the Penn Station Light Rail Departure station near Newark in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Newark and Pier 40?

    Get off the light rail at the Newark Penn Station, which is closest to Pier 40 in Manhattan.

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