Newark, NJ to Trenton, NJ train with Amtrak

Wed 01 Apr
+ Add return
Amtrak
NJ Transit
Great Western Railway
Avanti West Coast
West Midlands Trains
2,000+ travel companies
Amtrak
NJ Transit
Great Western Railway
Avanti West Coast
West Midlands Trains
2,000+ travel companies
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

The cheapest and fastest trains from Newark, NJ to Trenton, NJ

Showing times and prices for 01 Apr

Cheapest price

£5

Average price

£73

Fastest journey

30 m

Average duration

32 m

Trains per day

45

Distance

75 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newark, NJ to Trenton, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Newark, NJ to Trenton, NJ will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.

Fast trains

Of the 45 trains that leave Newark, NJ for Trenton, NJ every day 45 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 75 km distance in an average of 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 30 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.

  • Amtrak111 Northeast Regional
    5:060h45
    Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    5:51Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • Amtrak179 Northeast Regional
    0:280h40
    Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    1:08Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • Amtrak649 Keystone Service
    14:590h38
    Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    15:37Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
    £261One-way
    0 changes
  • Amtrak649 Keystone Service
    15:050h32
    Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ
    15:37Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
    £261One-way
    0 changes
  • Amtrak113 Northeast Regional
    6:480h41
    Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    7:29Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
    £351One-way
    0 changes

Live departures

Newark, NJ to Trenton, NJ train times

The table below shows live departures for Newark, NJ to Trenton, NJ trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 31 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
amtrak179 Northeast Regional4:28 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
0h40
5:08 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak111 Northeast Regional9:06 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
0h45
9:51 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak89 Palmetto10:19 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
0h35
10:54 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak113 Northeast Regional10:48 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
0h41
11:29 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak51 Cardinal11:02 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
0h36
11:38 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak79 Carolinian11:24 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
0h52
12:16 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak183 Northeast Regional11:41 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
0h45
12:26 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak141 Northeast Regional12:39 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
0h39
13:18 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak141 Northeast Regional12:44 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ
0h34
13:18 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak185 Northeast Regional13:42 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
0h38
14:20 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak643 Keystone Service13:44 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
0h33
14:17 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak185 Northeast Regional13:46 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ
0h34
14:20 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak95 Northeast Regional14:53 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
0h35
15:28 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak43 Pennsylvanian15:09 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
0h33
15:42 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak119 Northeast Regional15:18 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
0h41
15:59 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak119 Northeast Regional15:23 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ
0h36
15:59 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak125 Northeast Regional15:52 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
0h36
16:28 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak645 Keystone Service16:22 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
0h32
16:54 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak131 Northeast Regional16:26 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
0h47
17:13 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak171 Northeast Regional16:57 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
0h47
17:44 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak171 Northeast Regional17:02 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ
0h42
17:44 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak609 Keystone Service17:10 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
0h41
17:51 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak19 Crescent18:20 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
0h37
18:57 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak647 Keystone Service18:28 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
0h36
19:04 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak647 Keystone Service18:34 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ
0h30
19:04 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak97 Silver Meteor18:53 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
0h37
19:30 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak649 Keystone Service18:59 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
0h38
19:37 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak649 Keystone Service19:05 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ
0h32
19:37 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak85 Northeast Regional19:22 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
0h38
20:00 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak85 Northeast Regional19:26 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ
0h34
20:00 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak651 Keystone Service20:20 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
0h33
20:53 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak173 Northeast Regional20:22 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
0h40
21:02 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak173 Northeast Regional20:28 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ
0h34
21:02 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak129 Northeast Regional20:41 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
0h48
21:29 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect
amtrak653 Keystone Service21:27 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
0h33
22:00 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0 changesdirect

Find all the dates and times for this journey

Compare prices and tickets Newark, NJ to Trenton, NJ by train

Compare train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Wed
01 Apr
Thu
02 Apr
Fri
03 Apr
Sat
04 Apr
Sun
05 Apr
Mon
06 Apr
Tue
07 Apr

Journey information

Overview: Train from Newark, NJ to Trenton, NJ

USAUSA
USAUSA
Icon of train

Trains from Newark, NJ to Trenton, NJ run on average 38 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.

There are 38 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 75 km distance in 32m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
75 km
Average train duration
39m
Cheapest ticket price
£5
Trains per day
38
Direct trains
38
Fastest train
32m
First train
0:14
Last train
23:47
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Amtrak, NJ Transit from Newark, NJ to Trenton, NJ trainsAmtrak, NJ Transit trains will get you between Newark, NJ and Trenton, NJ from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak

About
Amtrak is the main passenger train operator in the United States, providing medium- and long-distance intercity services across 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Operating over 300 trains daily and serving more than 500 destinations, Amtrak connects cities and regions nationwide through routes such as the high-speed Acela in the Northeast Corridor, the scenic Coast Starlight along the West Coast, and the Empire Builder linking Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest. Other notable services include the Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the unique Auto Train, which allows passengers to bring their cars onboard. Amtrak offers a variety of classes to suit different budgets and travel needs, including Coach, Business, First Class, and Sleeper Class with options like Roomettes, Bedrooms, and Bedroom Suites for overnight journeys. Ticket types include Saver, Value, Flexible, Business, and Premium. Onboard amenities vary by service but may include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power outlets, dining options, and lounge access on select trains. Popular routes include Washington, D.C.–Boston, San Diego–San Luis Obispo, San Jose–Sacramento, and Chicago–Seattle.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
32m
Cheapest Price
£5
Amtrak frequency
38 a day
Luggage included
2 personal items and 2 carry-on bags included free
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at end of cars
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type and timing
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled by Amtrak
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café car with snacks, beverages, and light meals. Long-distance trains have full-service dining cars
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for Business and First Class. Optional fee for Coach Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, Red Cap assistance service, accessible platforms and stations
Pets
Small pets under 20 pounds allowed for $26 fee. Must be in carrier. Service animals travel free
Quiet zone

NJ Transit

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
51m
Cheapest Price
£13
NJ Transit frequency
16 a day

FAQs: Newark, NJ to Trenton, NJ train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newark, NJ to Trenton, 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 Trenton, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Newark, NJ to Trenton, NJ can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £5, while the average price tends to be around £7.
The train journey from Newark, NJ to Trenton, NJ covers a distance of 75 km and takes approximately 32m. Trains run 38 per day.
The train distance from Newark, NJ to Trenton, NJ is 75 km.
The first train from Newark, NJ to Trenton, NJ leaves at 0:14.
The last train from Newark, NJ to Trenton, NJ departs at 23:47.
Trains from Newark, NJ to Trenton, NJ run approximately 38 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Newark, NJ to Trenton, NJ.
Yes, there is a direct train between Newark, NJ and Trenton, NJ. The service operates 38 times per day, provided by Amtrak, NJ Transit.
To travel from Newark, NJ to Trenton, NJ, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Newark, NJ to Trenton, NJ.
The train station in Newark, NJ that goes to Trenton, NJ is Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ, and it arrives at Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ.
The cheapest way to get from Newark, NJ to Trenton, NJ is by train, costing approximately £5.
Booking trains from Newark, NJ to Trenton, NJ in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Newark to Trenton primarily travels through urban and suburban areas, offering limited scenic views, with occasional glimpses of the New Jersey landscape.
Yes, a day trip from Newark, NJ to Trenton, NJ is feasible with a travel duration of 32m and a distance of 75 km. There are 38 trains available per day, making it convenient for a round trip.
In Trenton, NJ, visitors can explore the Trenton Farmers Market for local produce, crafts, and food vendors. Sports enthusiasts can catch a game at Trenton Thunder Ballpark or Arm & Hammer Park. Nature lovers will enjoy a stroll in Cadwalader Park, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Artworks Trenton offers exhibitions and workshops for art enthusiasts. Key sights include the New Jersey State Museum, Old Barracks Museum, Trenton Battle Monument, Grounds For Sculpture, and the historic William Trent House Museum.
To experience Trenton, NJ, plan for 1 to 2 days to explore its historical landmarks, such as the New Jersey State House and Old Barracks Museum, and enjoy the local art scene.
Yes, you can take the train from Newark, NJ to Trenton, NJ.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Newark, NJ and Trenton, NJ

Newark
Trenton
The major train station for departures in Newark is Newark Penn Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Newark Penn Station for your trip from Newark to Trenton.
Newark Penn StationWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
platformCount
Number of platforms
8
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Market Street and Raymond Boulevard.
Dining
Dining
  • Forno's of Spain
  • Iberia Tavern & Restaurant
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • $0.50
Hotel
Hotel
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station
  • Hotel Indigo Newark Downtown
  • Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Enterprise
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for NJ Transit and Amtrak services
  • Hall 2: Newark Light Rail connections
  • Hall 3: PATH connections
Public transport options for Newark Penn Station
  • NJ Transit: Lines Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line, Raritan Valley Line
  • Newark Light Rail
  • PATH: Newark-WTC line
  • Bus: Several NJ Transit bus lines available
Newark Airport AmtrakWifiParkingTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 24/7 Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
3
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • Parking is available at the airport with various options for short-term and long-term stays.
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • Free for passengers
Hotel
Hotel
  • Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott
  • Hilton Newark Airport
  • Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • The station is part of the Newark Liberty International Airport complex, connected by AirTrain to terminals and parking.
Public transport options for Newark Airport Amtrak
  • AirTrain: Connects to airport terminals
  • NJ Transit: Services to New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station
  • Amtrak: Northeast Regional services

More options for your journey from Newark, NJ to Trenton, NJ

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

Most popular train connections to Trenton, NJ

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone