NJTrackerShort Hills to New York Penn Station: Train Schedule and Trip Guide
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Take an NJ Transit Morris & Essex Lines or Gladstone Branch train toward New York from Short Hills. On weekdays 23 trains run straight through to New York Penn Station, the first at 4:49 AM and the last at 10:12 PM; the ride takes 47 min on a typical train and 39 min on the fastest. Weekends have 19 on Saturdays and Sundays.
Next scheduled departures
- Sat, Nov 7 · 5:21 AM #6906 · Morris & Essex Lines · arrives 6:13 AM
- Sat, Nov 7 · 6:21 AM #6908 · Morris & Essex Lines · arrives 7:13 AM
- Sat, Nov 7 · 7:21 AM #6910 · Morris & Essex Lines · arrives 8:13 AM
- Sat, Nov 7 · 8:21 AM #6912 · Morris & Essex Lines · arrives 9:13 AM
- Sat, Nov 7 · 9:21 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 5 trains, about one every 40 min.
- The longest weekday wait between 7 AM and 9 PM is 1 hr 11 min, after the 6:31 PM train.
- 5 weekday trains make noticeably fewer stops, usually saving about 8 min on a typical run.
- Weekday trains run on the Morris & Essex Lines (21) and the Gladstone Branch (2).
How to get there
- Go to Short Hills station and wait on the platform for trains toward New York.
- Board an NJ Transit Morris & Essex Lines or Gladstone Branch train whose destination is New York Penn Station — not every train from Short Hills goes there, so check the sign on the train or the station display.
- Ride 47 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 26 weekday trains from Short Hills 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 Short Hills and New York.
Weekdays as scheduled for Mon, Nov 16
| Departs | Arrives | Ride | Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4:49 AM | 5:36 AM | 47 min | #6602 M&E · 7 stops |
| 5:42 AM | 6:29 AM | 47 min | #6604 M&E · 7 stops |
| 6:13 AM | 6:59 AM | 46 min | #6606 M&E · 6 stops |
| 6:49 AM | 7:28 AM | 39 min | #6406 Gladstone · 2 stops fewer stops |
| 7:33 AM | 8:12 AM | 39 min | #6410 Gladstone · 1 stop fewer stops |
| 8:25 AM | 9:12 AM | 47 min | #6320 M&E · 6 stops |
| 8:52 AM | 9:31 AM | 39 min | #6624 M&E · 3 stops fewer stops |
| 9:55 AM | 10:41 AM | 46 min | #6328 M&E · 6 stops |
| 10:32 AM | 11:19 AM | 47 min | #6332 M&E · 7 stops |
| 11:33 AM | 12:21 PM | 48 min | #6636 M&E · 7 stops |
| 12:40 PM | 1:27 PM | 47 min | #6640 M&E · 7 stops |
| 1:40 PM | 2:27 PM | 47 min | #6644 M&E · 7 stops |
| 2:40 PM | 3:24 PM | 44 min | #6648 M&E · 6 stops |
| 3:23 PM | 4:11 PM | 48 min | #6650 M&E · 7 stops |
| 4:27 PM | 5:06 PM | 39 min | #6656 M&E · 3 stops fewer stops |
| 4:44 PM | 5:31 PM | 47 min | #6658 M&E · 7 stops |
| 5:30 PM | 6:18 PM | 48 min | #6662 M&E · 7 stops |
| 5:56 PM | 6:49 PM | 53 min | #6664 M&E · 10 stops |
| 6:31 PM | 7:14 PM | 43 min | #6666 M&E · 5 stops fewer stops |
| 7:42 PM | 8:29 PM | 47 min | #6670 M&E · 7 stops |
| 8:38 PM | 9:23 PM | 45 min | #6672 M&E · 6 stops |
| 9:20 PM | 10:07 PM | 47 min | #6674 M&E · 7 stops |
| 10:12 PM | 11:00 PM | 48 min | #6676 M&E · 7 stops |
Weekends as scheduled for Sat, Nov 21
| Departs | Arrives | Ride | Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:47 AM | 6:45 AM | 58 min | #6908 M&E · 9 stops |
| 6:47 AM | 7:39 AM | 52 min | #6910 M&E · 9 stops |
| 7:47 AM | 8:39 AM | 52 min | #6912 M&E · 9 stops |
| 8:47 AM | 9:39 AM | 52 min | #6914 M&E · 9 stops |
| 9:47 AM | 10:38 AM | 51 min | #6916 M&E · 9 stops |
| 10:47 AM | 11:39 AM | 52 min | #6918 M&E · 9 stops |
| 11:47 AM | 12:40 PM | 53 min | #6920 M&E · 9 stops |
| 12:47 PM | 1:41 PM | 54 min | #6922 M&E · 9 stops |
| 1:47 PM | 2:39 PM | 52 min | #6924 M&E · 9 stops |
| 2:47 PM | 3:39 PM | 52 min | #6926 M&E · 9 stops |
| 3:47 PM | 4:39 PM | 52 min | #6928 M&E · 9 stops |
| 4:47 PM | 5:39 PM | 52 min | #6930 M&E · 9 stops |
| 5:47 PM | 6:41 PM | 54 min | #6932 M&E · 9 stops |
| 6:47 PM | 7:41 PM | 54 min | #6934 M&E · 9 stops |
| 7:47 PM | 8:40 PM | 53 min | #6936 M&E · 9 stops |
| 8:47 PM | 9:41 PM | 54 min | #6938 M&E · 9 stops |
| 9:47 PM | 10:39 PM | 52 min | #6940 M&E · 9 stops |
| 10:47 PM | 11:39 PM | 52 min | #6942 M&E · 9 stops |
| 11:47 PM | 12:39 AM | 52 min | #6944 M&E · 9 stops |
Nearby stations
- Millburn to NY Penn — 25 weekday trains, fastest 34 min
- Summit to NY Penn — 33 weekday trains, fastest 39 min
- Maplewood to NY Penn — 27 weekday trains, fastest 31 min
Common questions
How long is the train from Short Hills to New York Penn Station?
About 47 min on a typical weekday train; the fastest scheduled run takes 39 min.
When is the first and last train from Short Hills to New York Penn Station?
On weekdays the first direct train leaves at 4:49 AM and the last at 10:12 PM.
How many trains a day go from Short Hills to New York Penn Station?
23 direct trains on a weekday, and 19 on Saturdays and Sundays.
Related
- New York Penn to Short Hills
- Short Hills 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)