How to get from Newark to Tompkins Square Park by light rail, subway and train?

Newark to Tompkins Square Park - Light Rail Schedule

The NLR light rail from Newark to Tompkins Square Park usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5 min-3 hr 25 min. The trip takes about 59 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Newark to Tompkins Square Park by light rail, subway and train

To get from Newark to Tompkins Square Park 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 NJCL train and finally take the W subway from 34 St-Herald Sq station to 8 St-Nyu station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 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 Tompkins Square Park on the Moovit app.

59min
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Train - NJCL
Subway - W
Walk to Tompkins Square Park
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 - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3224| New York Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    8 St-Nyu
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tompkins Square Park
    Walk to
    Tompkins Square Park
    1 E 7th St
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark to Tompkins Square Park

The distance between Newark, Manhattan and Tompkins Square Park, Manhattan is approximately 15.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark to Tompkins Square Park 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 Tompkins Square Park

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

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Light Rail line NLR, Train line NJCL, Subway line W.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Newark and Tompkins Square Park?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Newark to Tompkins Square Park?

    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 Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Newark to Tompkins Square Park by light rail, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Newark in New York - New Jersey and Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan by light rail, train and subway is about 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Newark to get to Tompkins Square Park?

    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 Tompkins Square Park?

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

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