NJTrackerMadison to New York Penn Station: Train Schedule and Trip Guide
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Take an NJ Transit Morris & Essex Lines train toward New York from Madison. On weekdays 27 trains run straight through to New York Penn Station, the first at 4:35 AM and the last at 9:58 PM; the ride takes 1 hr 1 min on a typical train and 50 min on the fastest. Weekends have 19 on Saturdays and Sundays.
Next scheduled departures
- Sat, Nov 7 · 5:06 AM #6906 · Morris & Essex Lines · arrives 6:13 AM
- Sat, Nov 7 · 6:06 AM #6908 · Morris & Essex Lines · arrives 7:13 AM
- Sat, Nov 7 · 7:06 AM #6910 · Morris & Essex Lines · arrives 8:13 AM
- Sat, Nov 7 · 8:06 AM #6912 · Morris & Essex Lines · arrives 9:13 AM
- Sat, Nov 7 · 9:06 AM #6914 · Morris & Essex Lines · arrives 10:13 AM
Scheduled times as of 8:23 PM ET, Wed, Nov 4 — may not be real time.
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This trip at a glance
- Between 6:00–9:30 AM on weekdays there are 6 trains, about one every 29 min.
- The longest weekday wait between 7 AM and 9 PM is 1 hr 7 min, after the 11:19 AM train.
- 7 weekday trains make noticeably fewer stops, usually saving about 7 min on a typical run.
How to get there
- Go to Madison station and wait on the platform for trains toward New York.
- Board an NJ Transit Morris & Essex Lines train whose destination is New York Penn Station — not every train from Madison goes there, so check the sign on the train or the station display.
- Ride 1 hr 1 min; New York Penn Station is the last stop.
- Tickets: buy before you board, from a ticket machine or NJ Transit’s mobile app; fares, parking and accessibility details are on NJ Transit’s own website.
- Another 14 weekday trains from Madison run to Hoboken instead of New York Penn Station; from Hoboken, PATH trains run to Midtown Manhattan (separate fare).
Arriving at New York Penn Station
NJ Transit trains stop at Penn Station’s platforms underneath 7th and 8th Avenues, between 31st and 33rd Streets. Stairs and escalators lead up to the station concourses, with exits to the street and to the subway, and west to Moynihan Train Hall across 8th Avenue.
Timetable
Direct NJ Transit trains only. “Fewer stops” marks trains that make noticeably fewer stops than usual between Madison and New York.
Weekdays as scheduled for Mon, Nov 16
| Departs | Arrives | Ride | Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4:35 AM | 5:36 AM | 61 min | #6602 M&E · 10 stops |
| 5:28 AM | 6:29 AM | 61 min | #6604 M&E · 10 stops |
| 5:57 AM | 6:59 AM | 62 min | #6606 M&E · 9 stops |
| 6:23 AM | 7:21 AM | 58 min | #6610 M&E · 7 stops |
| 6:41 AM | 7:42 AM | 61 min | #6612 M&E · 7 stops |
| 7:12 AM | 8:03 AM | 51 min | #6614 M&E · 3 stops fewer stops |
| 7:32 AM | 8:29 AM | 57 min | #6616 M&E · 4 stops fewer stops |
| 8:01 AM | 8:55 AM | 54 min | #6620 M&E · 3 stops fewer stops |
| 8:37 AM | 9:31 AM | 54 min | #6624 M&E · 6 stops fewer stops |
| 9:35 AM | 10:25 AM | 50 min | #6628 M&E · 3 stops fewer stops |
| 10:35 AM | 11:29 AM | 54 min | #6632 M&E · 4 stops fewer stops |
| 11:19 AM | 12:21 PM | 62 min | #6636 M&E · 10 stops |
| 12:26 PM | 1:27 PM | 61 min | #6640 M&E · 10 stops |
| 1:26 PM | 2:27 PM | 61 min | #6644 M&E · 10 stops |
| 2:26 PM | 3:24 PM | 58 min | #6648 M&E · 9 stops |
| 3:09 PM | 4:11 PM | 62 min | #6650 M&E · 10 stops |
| 3:47 PM | 4:52 PM | 65 min | #6654 M&E · 10 stops |
| 4:12 PM | 5:06 PM | 54 min | #6656 M&E · 6 stops fewer stops |
| 4:30 PM | 5:31 PM | 61 min | #6658 M&E · 10 stops |
| 5:15 PM | 6:18 PM | 63 min | #6662 M&E · 10 stops |
| 5:42 PM | 6:49 PM | 67 min | #6664 M&E · 13 stops |
| 6:16 PM | 7:14 PM | 58 min | #6666 M&E · 8 stops |
| 6:55 PM | 7:56 PM | 61 min | #6668 M&E · 9 stops |
| 7:27 PM | 8:29 PM | 62 min | #6670 M&E · 10 stops |
| 8:23 PM | 9:23 PM | 60 min | #6672 M&E · 9 stops |
| 9:05 PM | 10:07 PM | 62 min | #6674 M&E · 10 stops |
| 9:58 PM | 11:00 PM | 62 min | #6676 M&E · 10 stops |
Weekends as scheduled for Sat, Nov 21
| Departs | Arrives | Ride | Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:31 AM | 6:45 AM | 74 min | #6908 M&E · 12 stops |
| 6:31 AM | 7:39 AM | 68 min | #6910 M&E · 12 stops |
| 7:31 AM | 8:39 AM | 68 min | #6912 M&E · 12 stops |
| 8:31 AM | 9:39 AM | 68 min | #6914 M&E · 12 stops |
| 9:31 AM | 10:38 AM | 67 min | #6916 M&E · 12 stops |
| 10:31 AM | 11:39 AM | 68 min | #6918 M&E · 12 stops |
| 11:31 AM | 12:40 PM | 69 min | #6920 M&E · 12 stops |
| 12:31 PM | 1:41 PM | 70 min | #6922 M&E · 12 stops |
| 1:31 PM | 2:39 PM | 68 min | #6924 M&E · 12 stops |
| 2:31 PM | 3:39 PM | 68 min | #6926 M&E · 12 stops |
| 3:31 PM | 4:39 PM | 68 min | #6928 M&E · 12 stops |
| 4:31 PM | 5:39 PM | 68 min | #6930 M&E · 12 stops |
| 5:31 PM | 6:41 PM | 70 min | #6932 M&E · 12 stops |
| 6:31 PM | 7:41 PM | 70 min | #6934 M&E · 12 stops |
| 7:31 PM | 8:40 PM | 69 min | #6936 M&E · 12 stops |
| 8:31 PM | 9:41 PM | 70 min | #6938 M&E · 12 stops |
| 9:31 PM | 10:39 PM | 68 min | #6940 M&E · 12 stops |
| 10:31 PM | 11:39 PM | 68 min | #6942 M&E · 12 stops |
| 11:31 PM | 12:39 AM | 68 min | #6944 M&E · 12 stops |
Nearby stations
- Summit to NY Penn — 33 weekday trains, fastest 39 min
- Morristown to NY Penn — 27 weekday trains, fastest 58 min
- Short Hills to NY Penn — 23 weekday trains, fastest 39 min
Common questions
How long is the train from Madison to New York Penn Station?
About 1 hr 1 min on a typical weekday train; the fastest scheduled run takes 50 min.
When is the first and last train from Madison to New York Penn Station?
On weekdays the first direct train leaves at 4:35 AM and the last at 9:58 PM.
How many trains a day go from Madison to New York Penn Station?
27 direct trains on a weekday, and 19 on Saturdays and Sundays.
Related
Schedule and live data obtained from NJ Transit and redistributed by NJTracker. Times may not be real time — always check the station displays. Not affiliated with or licensed by NJ Transit or Amtrak. (timetable received September 20, 2026, runs through March 13, 2027)