The cheapest and fastest trains from Iselin, NJ to New York, NY
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
32 m
Average duration
34 m
Trains per day
17
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 £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 17 trains that leave Iselin, NJ for New York, NY every day 17 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 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 35 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.
158 Northeast Regional
142 Northeast Regional
198 Northeast Regional
156 Northeast Regional
144 Northeast Regional
198 Northeast Regional
162 Northeast Regional
54 Vermonter
142 Northeast Regional
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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 today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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174 Northeast Regional | 17:37 Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h37 | 18:14 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
84 Northeast Regional | 17:59 Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h35 | 18:34 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
134 Northeast Regional | 18:48 Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h32 | 19:20 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
184 Northeast Regional | 20:15 Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h35 | 20:50 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
148 Northeast Regional | 21:48 Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h39 | 22:27 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
652 Keystone Service | 22:17 Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h37 | 22:54 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
176 Northeast Regional | 22:19 Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h39 | 22:58 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2122 Acela | 23:48 Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h35 | 00:23 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
136 Northeast Regional | 23:54 Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h37 | 00:31 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
2124 Acela | 00:47 Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h33 | 01:20 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
138 Northeast Regional | 01:37 Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h40 | 02:17 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
198 Northeast Regional | 04:13 Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h32 | 04:45 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
144 Northeast Regional | 11:08 Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h40 | 11:48 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
160 Northeast Regional | 12:10 Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h35 | 12:45 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 13:11 Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h34 | 13:45 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
54 Vermonter | 14:11 Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h34 | 14:45 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
152 Northeast Regional | 15:21 Metropark Station, Iselin, NJ | 0h38 | 15:59 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 00:11 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, NJ Transit from Iselin, NJ to New York, NY trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela, 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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