The cheapest and fastest trains from New York, NY to New Brunswick, NJ
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
41 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to New Brunswick, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to New Brunswick, NJ will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 5 trains that leave New York, NY for New Brunswick, NJ every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 45 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.
111 Northeast Regional4:500h39Penn Station, New York, NY5:29New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ£51One-way0 changes
641 Keystone Service7:170h39Penn Station, New York, NY7:56New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ£91One-way0 changes
129 Northeast Regional16:240h40Penn Station, New York, NY17:04New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ£181One-way0 changes
131 Northeast Regional12:100h40Penn Station, New York, NY12:50New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ£251One-way0 changes
79 Carolinian7:040h45Penn Station, New York, NY7:49New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ£331One-way0 changes
641 Keystone Service7:170h39Penn Station, New York, NY7:56New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ£91One-way0 changes
111 Northeast Regional4:500h39Penn Station, New York, NY5:29New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ£51One-way0 changes
131 Northeast Regional12:100h40Penn Station, New York, NY12:50New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ£251One-way0 changes
129 Northeast Regional16:240h40Penn Station, New York, NY17:04New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ£181One-way0 changes
79 Carolinian7:040h45Penn Station, New York, NY7:49New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ£331One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for New York, NY to New Brunswick, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to New Brunswick, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 45 km
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1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
New York, NY to New Brunswick, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to New Brunswick, NJ trains for today, Tuesday 16 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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111 Northeast Regional | 4:50 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0h39 | 5:29 New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
79 Carolinian | 7:04 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0h45 | 7:49 New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
641 Keystone Service | 7:17 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0h39 | 7:56 New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
131 Northeast Regional | 12:10 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0h40 | 12:50 New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
129 Northeast Regional | 16:24 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0h40 | 17:04 New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New York, NY to New Brunswick, NJ
Trains from New York, NY to New Brunswick, NJ run on average 4 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 39m.
Distance 45 km |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 4:50 |
Last train 22:05 |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Amtrak, NJ Transit from New York, NY to New Brunswick, NJ trainsAmtrak, NJ Transit trains will get you between New York, NY and New Brunswick, NJ 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: New York, NY to New Brunswick, NJ train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to New Brunswick, NJ 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 Brunswick, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in New York, NY and New Brunswick, NJ
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several lots and garages in the vicinity.
- Old Man Rafferty's
- The Frog and The Peach
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- The Heldrich Hotel
- Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
- Rutgers University Inn
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for NJ Transit and Amtrak services
- Bus: NJ Transit Bus Lines 810, 811, 814, 815, 818
- Suburban Transit/Coach USA
- Greyhound Lines
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