How to get from Elizabeth to Times Square by train?

From Elizabeth to Times Square by train

To get from Elizabeth to Times Square in New York - New Jersey, take the NJCL train from Elizabeth station to Secaucus station. Next, take the PVL train from Secaucus station to Westwood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The train schedule from Elizabeth may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Times Square on the Moovit app.

102min
Train - NJCL
Train - PVL
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elizabeth
  • 2
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3506| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - PVLPVL
    Wait for train
    PVL
    #1605| Spring Valley
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Westwood
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    1.64 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Elizabeth to Times Square by bus, subway and train

To get from Elizabeth to Times Square in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the NJCL train from Elizabeth station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 subway and finally take the SHORTLINE HUDSON bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Rt 17 & Linwood Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The train schedule from Elizabeth may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Times Square on the Moovit app.

130min
Train - NJCL
Subway - 3
Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elizabeth
  • 2
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3504| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    32 min
  • 4
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    1 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
    Wait for bus
    SHORTLINE HUDSON
    Middletown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rt 17 & Linwood Ave
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    1.98 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elizabeth to Times Square

The distance between Elizabeth, New York - New Jersey and Times Square, New York - New Jersey is approximately 29.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elizabeth to Times Square by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Elizabeth to Times Square

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

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From Elizabeth to Times Square by bus, subway and train

To get from Elizabeth to Times Square in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the NJCL train from Elizabeth station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 subway and finally take the SHORTLINE HUDSON bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Rt 17 & Linwood Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The train schedule from Elizabeth may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Times Square on the Moovit app.

130min
Train - NJCL
Subway - 3
Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elizabeth
  • 2
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3504| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    32 min
  • 4
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    1 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
    Wait for bus
    SHORTLINE HUDSON
    Middletown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rt 17 & Linwood Ave
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    1.98 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Times Square?

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Train line NJCL, Train line PVL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elizabeth to Times Square?

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Train line NJCL, Subway line 3, Bus line SHORTLINE HUDSON.

  • Is there a direct train between Elizabeth and Times Square?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Elizabeth to Times Square?

    The NJCL train line goes from #3506| New York Penn Station station near Elizabeth in Elizabeth to Secaucus station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Secaucus station near Times Square in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Elizabeth to Times Square by train?

    The total travel time between Elizabeth in Elizabeth and Times Square in New York - New Jersey by train is about 1 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Elizabeth to get to Times Square?

    Get on the NJCL train from the #3506| New York Penn Station station near Elizabeth in Elizabeth.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Elizabeth and Times Square?

    Get off the train at the Secaucus station, which is closest to Times Square in New York - New Jersey.

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