Rahway to New York Penn Station: Train Schedule and Trip Guide

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Take an NJ Transit Northeast Corridor or North Jersey Coast Line train toward New York from Rahway. On weekdays 45 trains run straight through to New York Penn Station, the first at 4:33 AM and the last at 1:38 AM (after midnight); the ride takes 42 min on a typical train and 36 min on the fastest. Weekends have 47 on Saturdays and 47 on Sundays.

Next scheduled departures

• Wed, Nov 4 · 9:00 PM #3880 · Northeast Corridor · arrives 9:43 PM
• Wed, Nov 4 · 9:30 PM #3278 · North Jersey Coast Line · arrives 10:12 PM
• Wed, Nov 4 · 9:55 PM #3882 · Northeast Corridor · arrives 10:38 PM
• Wed, Nov 4 · 10:27 PM #3284 · North Jersey Coast Line · arrives 11:09 PM
• Wed, Nov 4 · 10:45 PM #3886 · Northeast Corridor · arrives 11:31 PM

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 8 trains, about one every 29 min.
• The longest weekday wait between 7 AM and 9 PM is 54 min, after the 4:08 PM train.
• 3 weekday trains make noticeably fewer stops, usually saving about 5 min on a typical run.
• Weekday trains run on the Northeast Corridor (23) and the North Jersey Coast Line (22).

How to get there

1. Go to Rahway station and wait on the platform for trains toward New York.
2. Board an NJ Transit Northeast Corridor or North Jersey Coast Line train whose destination is New York Penn Station — not every train from Rahway goes there, so check the sign on the train or the station display.
3. Ride 42 min; New York Penn Station is the last stop.
4. 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.

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 Rahway and New York.

Weekdays as scheduled for Wed, Nov 4

Saturdays as scheduled for Sat, Nov 21

Sundays as scheduled for Sun, Nov 22

Nearby stations

• Linden to NY Penn — 42 weekday trains, fastest 36 min
• Woodbridge to NY Penn — 28 weekday trains, fastest 38 min
• Metropark to NY Penn — 46 weekday trains, fastest 36 min

Common questions

How long is the train from Rahway to New York Penn Station?

About 42 min on a typical weekday train; the fastest scheduled run takes 36 min.

When is the first and last train from Rahway to New York Penn Station?

On weekdays the first direct train leaves at 4:33 AM and the last at 1:38 AM (after midnight).

How many trains a day go from Rahway to New York Penn Station?

45 direct trains on a weekday, and 47 on Saturdays and 47 on Sundays.

Related

• New York Penn to Rahway
• Rahway station: all trains
• NJ Transit track prediction at Penn
• All stations

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)