How to get from Newark to Times Square Tower by bus, light rail and train?

Newark to Times Square Tower - Light Rail Schedule

The NLR light rail from Newark to Times Square Tower usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5 min-3 hr 25 min. The trip takes about 49 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Newark to Times Square Tower by bus, light rail and train

To get from Newark to Times Square Tower in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus 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 NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the M20 bus from 8 Av/W 31 St station to 8 Av/W 39 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Times Square Tower on the Moovit app.

49min
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - M20M20
Walk to Times Square Tower
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 - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    8 Av/W 31 St
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - M20M20
    Wait for bus
    M20
    Lincoln Center 66 St Via 8 Av
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8 Av/W 39 St
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Times Square Tower
    Walk to
    Times Square Tower
    601 8th Ave
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark to Times Square Tower

The distance between Newark, Manhattan and Times Square Tower, Manhattan is approximately 13.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark to Times Square Tower by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Newark to Times Square Tower

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Light Rail line NLR, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line M20.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Newark and Times Square Tower?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Newark to Times Square Tower?

    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 bus line till Newark Penn Station near Times Square Tower in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Newark to Times Square Tower by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Newark in New York - New Jersey and Times Square Tower in Manhattan by light rail, train and bus is about 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Newark to get to Times Square Tower?

    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 Times Square Tower?

    Get off the light rail at the Newark Penn Station, which is closest to Times Square Tower in Manhattan.

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