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How to get from Newark to Matawan by light rail and train?

From Newark to Matawan by light rail and train

To get from Newark to Matawan in New York - New Jersey, take the NLR light rail from Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station station to Penn Station Light Rail Departure station. Next, take the NJCL train from Newark Penn Station station to Aberdeen-Matawan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The light rail and train schedule from Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Matawan on the Moovit app.

94min
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Train - NJCL
Walk to Matawan
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
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen-Matawan
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Matawan
    Walk to
    Matawan
    1.39 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark to Matawan

The distance between Newark, New York - New Jersey and Matawan, New York - New Jersey is approximately 30.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark to Matawan by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Newark to Matawan

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Matawan?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Light Rail line NLR, Train line NJCL.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Newark and Matawan in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Newark to Matawan in New York - New Jersey?

    The NLR light rail line goes from Penn Station Light Rail Departure station near Newark to Newark Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Newark Penn Station station near Matawan in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Newark to Matawan in New York - New Jersey by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Newark and Matawan in New York - New Jersey by light rail and train is about 1 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Newark to get to Matawan in New York - New Jersey?

    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 Matawan in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the light rail at the Newark Penn Station station, which is closest to Matawan in New York - New Jersey.

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