NJ Transit operates from tracks 1–12 at Penn Station New York, on the southern side of the station near 7th Avenue. Most trains can also be accessed from Moynihan Train Hall across 8th Avenue, which shares the same tracks but offers a more pleasant waiting environment.
Five major lines run directly into Penn Station NYC. Other NJ Transit lines (Pascack Valley, Main/Bergen, Port Jervis) terminate at Hoboken Terminal — riders transfer to PATH or NY Waterway ferry to reach Manhattan.
Penn Station NY ≠ Newark Penn Station. These are two separate stations 30 minutes apart. Penn Station New York is in Midtown Manhattan; Newark Penn Station is in downtown Newark, NJ. Both are major NJ Transit hubs — make sure you're heading to the right one.
Routes
Lines Serving Penn Station NY
NEC
Northeast Corridor Line
The busiest NJ Transit line — direct service to Trenton via Newark, Newark Airport, Metropark, New Brunswick, and Princeton Junction. Connects to SEPTA at Trenton for service to Philadelphia.
Penn NY · Secaucus · Newark Penn · Newark Airport · Elizabeth · Linden · Rahway · Metuchen · Edison · New Brunswick · Jersey Avenue · Princeton Junction · Hamilton · Trenton
NJCL
North Jersey Coast Line
Jersey Shore service from Penn Station to Bay Head via Newark, Long Branch, and Asbury Park. Branches off the Northeast Corridor at Rahway. Heavy summer ridership.
Penn NY · Secaucus · Newark Penn · Elizabeth · Rahway · Perth Amboy · South Amboy · Aberdeen-Matawan · Hazlet · Middletown · Red Bank · Long Branch · Asbury Park · Belmar · Manasquan · Point Pleasant Beach · Bay Head
M&E
Morristown Line (Midtown Direct)
Direct service to the Morris County suburbs via Midtown Direct routing. Continues to Hackettstown west of Dover. Major commuter route from towns like Summit, Madison, and Morristown.
Penn NY · Secaucus · Newark Broad Street · Brick Church · Orange · South Orange · Maplewood · Millburn · Short Hills · Summit · New Providence · Murray Hill · Berkeley Heights · Gillette · Stirling · Millington · Lyons · Basking Ridge · Bernardsville · Far Hills · Peapack · Gladstone
M&E
Gladstone Branch
Branches off the Morris & Essex line at Summit, serving the Somerset Hills area. Most peak trains run via Midtown Direct to Penn NY; off-peak service may require a Summit transfer.
Penn NY · Secaucus · Newark Broad Street · Summit · New Providence · Murray Hill · Berkeley Heights · Gladstone
MOBO
Montclair-Boonton Line
Service from Penn NY to Hackettstown via Montclair, Boonton, and Dover. Most peak trains run direct to Penn; off-peak trains may terminate at Hoboken — check the schedule.
Penn NY · Secaucus · Newark Broad Street · Watchung Avenue · Walnut Street · Bay Street · Montclair Heights · Mountain Avenue · Wayne Route 23 · Mountain Lakes · Boonton · Dover · Hackettstown
RVL
Raritan Valley Line (limited)
Service to High Bridge via Cranford, Westfield, and Plainfield. Most trains terminate at Newark Penn — a one-seat ride to Penn NY is available on select off-peak weekday trains. Most trips require a transfer at Newark.
Penn NY (limited) · Newark Penn · Cranford · Westfield · Plainfield · Bound Brook · Somerville · Raritan · High Bridge
Pricing · 2026
NJ Transit Fares from Penn NY
Fares are zone-based — Penn Station NY is the origin, and pricing scales with distance. Same fare applies peak and off-peak (NJ Transit does not have peak/off-peak pricing for rail).
Destination
One-Way
Monthly Pass
Secaucus Junction
$4.95
$148
Newark Penn Station
$6.15
$179
Newark Liberty Airport (incl. AirTrain)
$15.75
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Summit
$11.50
$352
New Brunswick
$16.55
$464
Long Branch
$19.20
$547
Princeton Junction
$18.95
$533
Trenton
$19.80
$568
Bay Head
$19.80
$568
Hackettstown
$18.95
$533
2026 rates, approximate. Always verify exact fares on the official NJ Transit fare calculator. Source: njtransit.com/fares.
Round-trip and 10-trip discount. Round-trip tickets cost about 1.85x one-way. 10-trip tickets save roughly 15% vs. 10 individual one-ways and are valid for 30 days. Monthly passes pay off if you commute 16+ days per month.
Buy before you board. Conductors charge a $5 surcharge for onboard ticket purchases if a ticket machine or office was available at your origin. Use the NJ Transit Mobile App or a vending machine before boarding.
How to Buy
Where to Buy NJ Transit Tickets
NJ Transit Mobile App (fastest). Buy electronic tickets on your phone, activate just before boarding. Free for iOS and Android. Same app shows live train status and track assignments.
Ticket vending machines. In the NJ Transit concourse and Moynihan Train Hall. Accept cards and cash. Print paper tickets in seconds.
Staffed ticket windows. Useful for monthly passes, multi-zone trips, or refunds. Located in both the Penn Station concourse and Moynihan.
Avoid onboard. $5 surcharge if a ticket machine was available at your origin. Only worth it if boarding from an unstaffed flag stop.
Newark Airport
Penn Station to Newark Airport
NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line trains stop at Newark Liberty International Airport Station — connect to AirTrain Newark to reach the terminals. This is one of the fastest ways to get from Manhattan to EWR.
Combined ticket. A single $15.75 ticket from Penn Station NY covers the train AND AirTrain. Buy "NWK Airport" as your destination — don't buy a separate AirTrain fare.
Total trip time. About 25–30 min on the train + 8 min on AirTrain = 35–40 minutes door-to-door. Trains run frequently (every 15–30 min during the day).
Tracks aren't posted until 5–10 minutes before departure. Watch the departure boards in the NJ Transit concourse or Moynihan Train Hall. Once the track is announced, follow signage down to the platform.
Use Moynihan Train Hall. Most NJ Transit trains can be boarded from either the original Penn Station NJ Transit concourse or Moynihan Train Hall. Moynihan has more seating, daylight, and food options.
Secaucus Junction is your transfer. If your destination is on a Hoboken-terminating line (Pascack Valley, Main/Bergen, Port Jervis), take any Penn-bound train to Secaucus Junction and transfer there — it's the system's main hub.
Midtown Direct = direct from Morristown line. Morris & Essex trains run via "Midtown Direct" routing — meaning they go directly to Penn Station NY rather than Hoboken. Always confirm your train says "Penn Station NY" on the schedule before boarding.
Heading down the shore? The North Jersey Coast Line is the only direct rail line to the Jersey Shore. From Penn NY: about 1 hour to Long Branch, 2 hours to Bay Head. Heavy summer crowds Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons.
What is the NJ Transit fare from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station?
$6.15 one-way as of 2026. NJ Transit rail does not have peak vs. off-peak pricing — the same $6.15 fare applies any time of day, every day. Monthly pass is $179. Same fare in either direction. Buy on the NJ Transit Mobile App or at a ticket machine before boarding; the conductor adds a $5 surcharge for onboard purchases.
What is the NJ Transit one-way fare from Newark Penn to New York Penn 2026?
$6.15 one-way. NJ Transit rail charges a flat fare regardless of time of day. The trip takes 17–22 minutes on the Northeast Corridor Line, with very frequent service (every 5–15 minutes during peak hours).
Does NJ Transit have peak and off-peak pricing?
No. Unlike LIRR or Metro-North, NJ Transit rail does not have peak vs. off-peak fares. The fare from Newark Penn to NY Penn is $6.15 any time of day. Round-trip tickets are about 1.85x one-way. 10-trip tickets save about 15% vs. 10 one-ways and are valid 30 days.
What is the NJ Transit fare from Trenton to New York Penn Station?
$19.80 one-way as of 2026. The Northeast Corridor Line connects Trenton directly to Penn Station NY, with stops at Princeton Junction, New Brunswick, Newark Airport, and Newark Penn. Trip takes about 60–80 minutes. Monthly pass is $568.
Which NJ Transit lines go direct to Penn Station NY?
Five lines run direct: Northeast Corridor (to Trenton), North Jersey Coast (to Bay Head), Morristown Line (to Hackettstown via Midtown Direct), Gladstone Branch, and the Montclair-Boonton Line (most trains). The Raritan Valley Line has limited direct service — most trips require a transfer at Newark Penn.
Does the Pascack Valley Line go to Penn Station?
No. The Pascack Valley Line terminates at Hoboken Terminal, not Penn Station NY. From Hoboken, transfer to PATH (to 33rd St, Christopher St, or WTC) or the NY Waterway ferry. Other Hoboken-only lines: Main Line, Bergen County Line, and Port Jervis Line. Lines that DO serve Penn NY directly: NEC, NJCL, Morristown, Gladstone, and Montclair-Boonton.
What is the NJ Transit fare from Penn Station to Newark Airport?
$15.75 one-way including AirTrain Newark. The Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lines stop at Newark Liberty International Airport Station. Buy a single ticket to "NWK Airport" — it covers both the NJ Transit train and the AirTrain to your terminal. Total trip about 35–40 minutes. See EWR from NYC for the full guide.
What tracks does NJ Transit use at Penn Station?
Tracks 1–12, on the southern (7th Avenue) side. Tracks aren't posted until 5–10 minutes before departure — watch the boards. Most trains are accessible from both Penn Station and Moynihan Train Hall.
Is there an NJ Transit fare calculator?
Yes — the official fare calculator at njtransit.com/fares shows exact one-way, round-trip, 10-trip, and monthly pass prices for any origin and destination. The NJ Transit Mobile App also displays fares when you select a route.
Where do I buy NJ Transit tickets at Penn?
NJ Transit Mobile App is fastest. Ticket vending machines and staffed windows are in both the NJ Transit concourse and Moynihan Train Hall. Onboard purchases incur a $5 surcharge.
Is Penn Station NY the same as Newark Penn?
No — they're two separate stations 30 minutes apart. Penn Station New York is in Midtown Manhattan (8th Ave & 33rd St). Newark Penn Station is in downtown Newark, NJ. Both are major NJ Transit hubs — confirm which you need before buying a ticket. The fare between them is $6.15 one-way.