Newark Penn Station Schedule
Newark Penn Station is served by Amtrak, NJ Transit, and PATH. Use the official trip planners below for the most current schedules — and remember to buy NJ Transit tickets before boarding to avoid the onboard surcharge.
Schedules change frequently.We link directly to each operator's official trip planner and real-time tracker so you always have the most accurate info. Bookmark the ones you use.
Trip essentials
Amtrak
Official schedule search — enter origin/destination to see all trains, times, and fares. The most reliable source for Amtrak timetables.
Live train tracker with map view. See exactly where your train is and whether it's running on time, delayed, or cancelled.
Downloadable PDF timetable for Acela and Northeast Regional service between Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington.
Look up any Amtrak station for arrival/departure times, station amenities, and accessibility information.
Mobile App
The Amtrak app (iOS/Android) is the best way to track trains in real time, buy tickets, and check schedules. Mobile tickets are accepted on all trains — no need to print.
Tip: Amtrak train status updates are more accurate than departure boards at the station. Check the app or website for real-time delays before you head to the platform.
NJ Transit Rail
At Newark: Newark Penn is one stop from NY Penn on the Northeast Corridor — about 18 minutes. The Raritan Valley Line also originates here.
Official trip planner — enter your origin and destination for a step-by-step train schedule with all stops, transfer points, and fares.
Live departure boards for any NJ Transit station. See real-time track assignments, delays, and cancellations — the same info shown on the station boards.
Downloadable PDF timetables for every NJ Transit rail line: Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast, Raritan Valley, Morris & Essex, Montclair-Boonton, Main/Bergen.
Current service disruptions, planned work, and schedule changes. Check this before traveling on weekends or holidays.
Mobile App
The NJ Transit app (iOS/Android) has mobile ticketing, real-time departures, and push notifications for delays. Buy your ticket IN the app BEFORE boarding — there's a surcharge for buying onboard.
Tip: NJ Transit posts track assignments only ~10 minutes before departure at NY Penn Station. The DepartureVision website and app show this info at the same time as the station boards — useful if you're grabbing food in Moynihan and want to monitor your track from your phone.
PATH Train
At Newark: Newark Penn is the western terminus of PATH's Newark–World Trade Center line. Trains run every 10–15 min during peak hours.
Official schedules for all PATH routes: Newark–World Trade Center, Journal Square–33rd Street, Hoboken–33rd Street, and Hoboken–World Trade Center.
Live departure times for any PATH station. Updated in real time.
Mobile App
PATH has its own contactless system and does NOT accept OMNY — an OMNY card won't work at the gate. Tap a contactless credit card or phone instead, or use a PATH-issued card. Check panynj.gov/path for the current fare. The RidePATH app (iOS/Android) shows real-time departures.
Tip: The 33rd St PATH station (6th Ave & 33rd St) is 2 blocks from NY Penn Station — a useful backup route to New Jersey if NJ Transit is disrupted.
Schedules for Other Penn Stations
Each Penn Station is served by a different mix of operators. See schedules for the other stations on the Northeast Corridor: