How to get from Newark to Turtle Back Zoo by bus and light rail?

Newark to Turtle Back Zoo - Light Rail Schedule

The NLR light rail from Newark to Turtle Back Zoo usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5 min-3 hr 25 min. The trip takes about 50 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Newark to Turtle Back Zoo by bus and light rail

To get from Newark to Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, take the NLR light rail from Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station station to Washington Street Light Rail Station station. Next, take the 73 bus from Raymond Blvd at Washington St station to Northfield Ave at Warnick Ln station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Turtle Back Zoo on the Moovit app.

50min
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Bus - 7373
Walk to Turtle Back Zoo
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
    Washington Street Light Rail Station
    ID 30769
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Raymond Blvd at Washington St
    ID 18860
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7373
    Wait for bus
    73
    Livingston Ml Via Florham Pk
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northfield Ave at Warnick Ln
    ID 19515
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Turtle Back Zoo
    Walk to
    Turtle Back Zoo
    560 Northfield Ave
    440 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark to Turtle Back Zoo

The distance between Newark, West Orange and Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange is approximately 10.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark to Turtle Back Zoo by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in West Orange – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Newark to Turtle Back Zoo

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Turtle Back Zoo?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Light Rail line NLR, Bus line 73.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Newark and Turtle Back Zoo?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Newark to Turtle Back Zoo?

    The NLR light rail line goes from Washington Street Light Rail Station near Newark in New York - New Jersey to Raymond Blvd at Washington St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Raymond Blvd at Washington St station near Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange.

  • How long does it take to travel from Newark to Turtle Back Zoo by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Newark in New York - New Jersey and Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange by light rail and bus is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Newark to get to Turtle Back Zoo?

    Get on the NLR light rail from the Washington Street Light Rail Station near Newark in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Newark and Turtle Back Zoo?

    Get off the light rail at the Raymond Blvd at Washington St stop, which is closest to Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange.

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