NJ Transit Rail — Schedules, Fares & Stops

The NJ Transit Rail connects New York, NY and Atlantic City, NJ over a 536-mile route operated by NJ Transit, calling at 8 stations across 2 states.

Quick Facts

Operator: NJ Transit
Service type: Commuter Rail
Endpoints: New York ↔ Atlantic City
Distance: 536 mi
Frequency: 12 lines with frequent weekday service
Stations: 8
States served: 2 (NY, NJ)
Typical fare range: $4 – $23

Route guide

The NJ Transit Rail is a commuter rail service operated by NJ Transit. Trains run 12 lines with frequent weekday service over 536 miles of mainline track between New York Penn Station and Atlantic City, calling at 8 intermediate and terminal stations across 2 states. For background reading on the corridor, several archival route histories are available alongside the operator's own marketing pages.

What to watch for: Hudson River views from the Bergen Line; the Meadowlands marshes; Pinelands forest on the Atlantic City Line.

History & service notes

Formed in 1979 to take over former Conrail commuter operations, NJ Transit Rail is the third-busiest commuter rail system in the United States. Riders interested in pre-Amtrak operating history of the line can consult classic timetable archives for fuller context.

Equipment

Typical consist on the NJ Transit Rail includes multi-level coaches, Comet IV/V cars, ALP-46 electric and ALP-45DP dual-mode locomotives. Equipment assignments may vary by departure and season; consult the operator for the most current information.

Stops along the route

Stations are listed in geographical order from New York to Atlantic City. Times and exact stop sequencing depend on the specific train number and direction; refer to the operator's timetable for departures.

Sample fares & travel times

Approximate one-way fare ranges and travel times for popular city pairs on this route. Fares vary widely by demand, time of booking, and class of service — these figures are reference midpoints suitable for planning, not booking. Click any pair for a fuller trip guide.

From	To	Distance	Time	Fare
New York	Newark	77 mi	1h 42m	$8 – $13
Newark	Newark	77 mi	1h 42m	$8 – $13
Newark	Iselin	77 mi	1h 42m	$8 – $13
Iselin	New Brunswick	77 mi	1h 42m	$8 – $13
New Brunswick	West Windsor	77 mi	1h 42m	$8 – $13
West Windsor	Trenton	77 mi	1h 42m	$8 – $13
Trenton	Atlantic City	77 mi	1h 42m	$8 – $13
Newark	Atlantic City	459 mi	9h 21m	$8 – $21
New York	Newark	153 mi	3h 14m	$8 – $13
Newark	Atlantic City	383 mi	7h 50m	$8 – $19
New York	Iselin	230 mi	4h 46m	$8 – $15
Iselin	Atlantic City	306 mi	6h 17m	$8 – $17
New York	New Brunswick	306 mi	6h 17m	$8 – $17
New Brunswick	Atlantic City	230 mi	4h 46m	$8 – $15
New York	West Windsor	383 mi	7h 50m	$8 – $19
West Windsor	Atlantic City	153 mi	3h 14m	$8 – $13
New York	Trenton	459 mi	9h 21m	$8 – $21
Newark	New Brunswick	230 mi	4h 46m	$8 – $15

Connections & transfers

Major hubs along the route offer cross-platform transfers to other intercity and commuter services. From New York, riders can change for connecting trains and intercity buses; the same is true at Atlantic City. The corridor passes through cities including New York, Newark, and Atlantic City, each with its own onward service map. A useful reference for cross-network connections is the consolidated national rail connection guide, updated each timetable change.

Trip planning tip. The NJ Transit Rail's lowest fares typically appear when booked 14 days or more in advance, and on midweek departures. Same-day "walk-up" fares are usually closer to the upper end of the range shown. Saver and Value buckets sell out first.