The cheapest and fastest trains from Iselin, NJ to New York, NY
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
32 m
Average duration
33 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
31 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Iselin, NJ to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Iselin, NJ to New York, NY will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 18 trains that leave Iselin, NJ for New York, NY every day 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 31 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
138 Northeast Regional21:370h40Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ22:17Penn Station, New York, NY£51One-way0 changes
198 Northeast Regional0:130h32Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ0:45Penn Station, New York, NY£51One-way0 changes
136 Northeast Regional19:540h37Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ20:31Penn Station, New York, NY£141One-way0 changes
652 Keystone Service18:170h37Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ18:54Penn Station, New York, NY£151One-way0 changes
176 Northeast Regional18:190h39Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ18:58Penn Station, New York, NY£231One-way0 changes
198 Northeast Regional0:130h32Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ0:45Penn Station, New York, NY£51One-way0 changes
134 Northeast Regional14:480h32Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ15:20Penn Station, New York, NY£411One-way0 changes
2122 Acela19:160h33Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ19:49Penn Station, New York, NY£641One-way0 changes
2104 Acela9:550h33Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ10:28Penn Station, New York, NY£1171One-way0 changes
2162 Acela11:510h33Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ12:24Penn Station, New York, NY£1411One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Iselin, NJ to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Iselin, NJ to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £16.
Distance: 31 km
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1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Iselin, NJ to New York, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Iselin, NJ to New York, NY trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 6 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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198 Northeast Regional | 0:13 Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h32 | 0:45 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
170 Northeast Regional | 7:53 Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h34 | 8:27 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
130 Northeast Regional | 9:26 Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h36 | 10:02 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Iselin, NJ to New York, NY
Trains from Iselin, NJ to New York, NY run on average 16 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 31 km distance in 32m.
Distance 31 km |
Average train duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 0:11 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Amtrak, NJ Transit from Iselin, NJ to New York, NY trainsAmtrak, NJ Transit trains will get you between Iselin, NJ and New York, NY from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Iselin, NJ to New York, NY train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Iselin, NJ to New York, NY by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Iselin, NJ and New York, NY
- 5:30 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM Saturday - Sunday
- The car park is open 7 days a week with multiple entry points.
- Le Malt Lounge
- Jose Tejas
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- APA Hotel Woodbridge
- Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel
- Extended Stay America - Edison - Raritan Center
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and NJ Transit services
- Hall 2: ticketing and waiting area
- Bus: NJ Transit Bus 48, 801, 802
- Train: Amtrak Northeast Corridor Line, NJ Transit Northeast Corridor Line
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Magnolia Bakery
- Starbucks
- The Pennsy Food Hall
- Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
- Penn & Sushi
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- T.G.I. Friday's
- NY Pizza Suprema
- Blarney Stone
- & many more
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
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