The cheapest and fastest trains from Trenton, NJ to New York, NY
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£68
Fastest journey
52 m
Average duration
54 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
83 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trenton, 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 Trenton, NJ to New York, NY will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 21 trains that leave Trenton, NJ for New York, NY every day 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 83 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 55 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.
624 Keystone Service
650 Keystone Service
156 Northeast Regional
80 Carolinian
168 Northeast Regional
648 Keystone Service
656 Keystone Service
42 Pennsylvanian
150 Northeast Regional
54 VermonterLive departures
Trenton, NJ to New York, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Trenton, NJ to New York, NY trains for today, Tuesday 24 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
156 Northeast Regional | 22:04 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h58 | 23:02 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 25 February | |||||
158 Northeast Regional | 01:35 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 1h10 | 02:45 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
80 Carolinian | 02:55 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 1h00 | 03:55 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
624 Keystone Service | 03:19 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h56 | 04:15 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
90 Palmetto | 03:26 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 1h00 | 04:26 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
128 Northeast Regional | 04:37 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h57 | 05:34 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
150 Northeast Regional | 10:45 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h55 | 11:40 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
144 Northeast Regional | 11:39 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 1h09 | 12:48 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
54 Vermonter | 14:53 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h55 | 15:48 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Trenton, NJ to New York, NY
Trains from Trenton, NJ to New York, NY run on average 27 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 27 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 83 km distance in 51m.
Distance 83 km |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 27 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 00:11 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Amtrak, NJ Transit from Trenton, NJ to New York, NY trainsAmtrak, NJ Transit trains will get you between Trenton, NJ and New York, NY from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trenton, NJ to New York, NY train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trenton, 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 Trenton, NJ and New York, NY
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with multiple entry and exit points.
- Settimo Cielo
- 1911 Smokehouse BBQ
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- Trenton Marriott Downtown
- Lafayette Park Hotel and Suites
- Wyndham Garden Trenton
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: Main entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Hall 2: Platforms for NJ Transit and Amtrak services
- Bus: NJ Transit Bus Lines 409, 601, 606, 608, 609, 611, 619
- Light Rail: River 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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