How to get from Newark to W New York - Times Square by light rail, subway and train?

Newark to W New York - Times Square - Light Rail Schedule

The NLR light rail from Newark to W New York - Times Square usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5 min-3 hr 25 min. The trip takes about 52 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Newark to W New York - Times Square by light rail, subway and train

To get from Newark to W New York - Times Square 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 R subway from 34 St-Herald Sq station to 49 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 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 W New York - Times Square on the Moovit app.

52min
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Train - NJCL
Subway - R
Walk to W New York - Times Square
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 - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    49 St
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to W New York - Times Square
    Walk to
    W New York - Times Square
    1567 Broadway
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark to W New York - Times Square

The distance between Newark, Manhattan and W New York - Times Square, Manhattan is approximately 14.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark to W New York - Times Square 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 W New York - Times Square

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

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Light Rail line NLR, Train line NJCL, Subway line R.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Newark and W New York - Times Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Newark to W New York - Times Square?

    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 W New York - Times Square in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Newark to W New York - Times Square by light rail, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Newark in New York - New Jersey and W New York - Times Square in Manhattan by light rail, train and subway is about 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Newark to get to W New York - Times Square?

    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 W New York - Times Square?

    Get off the light rail at the Newark Penn Station, which is closest to W New York - Times Square in Manhattan.

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