How to get from Newark Penn Station to Wanaque, NJ by bus and light rail?

From Newark Penn Station to Wanaque, NJ by bus and light rail

To get from Newark Penn Station to Wanaque, NJ you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the NLR light rail from Penn Station Light Rail Departure station to Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 11 bus and finally take the 197 bus from Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop station to Ringwood Ave at Argyle St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Newark Penn Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Wanaque, NJ on the Moovit app.

96min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Bus - 1111
Bus - 197197
Walk to Wanaque, NJ
Leaves from Penn Station Light Rail Departure

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Penn Station Light Rail Departure
    ID 30771
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Grove Street
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30764
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 18299
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Wayne Willowbrook
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop
    ID 27856
    43 min
  • 7
    Bus - 197197
    Wait for bus
    197
    Ringwood Park/Ride
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Ave at Argyle St
    ID 27639
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Wanaque, NJ
    Walk to
    Wanaque, NJ
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark Penn Station to Wanaque, NJ

The distance between Newark Penn Station and Wanaque, NJ is approximately 27.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark Penn Station to Wanaque, NJ by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wanaque – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Newark Penn Station to Wanaque, NJ

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Newark Penn Station to Wanaque, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Newark Penn Station) and destination (Wanaque, NJ), 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 Penn Station to Wanaque, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Light Rail line NLR, Bus line 11, Bus line 197.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Newark Penn Station and Wanaque, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Newark Penn Station to Wanaque, NJ?

    The NLR light rail line goes from Penn Station Light Rail Departure station near Newark Penn Station in Newark to Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station near Wanaque, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Newark Penn Station to Wanaque, NJ by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Newark Penn Station and Wanaque, NJ by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Newark Penn Station to get to Wanaque, NJ?

    Get on the NLR light rail from the Penn Station Light Rail Departure station near Newark Penn Station in Newark.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Newark Penn Station and Wanaque, NJ?

    Get off the light rail at the Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station, which is closest to Wanaque, NJ.

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