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Trip Overview

The average train between Elizabeth and Lower Manhattan takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 42 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Elizabeth to Lower Manhattan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

48 min
Duration
18 mi
Distance
$11
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Elizabeth to Lower Manhattan train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Elizabeth and Lower Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Elizabeth is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Lower Manhattan at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA47 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA53 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitMTA59 min • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA51 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA45 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA55 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA46 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA46 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA56 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA52 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA54 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA54 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA56 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA52 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA54 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA54 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA56 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA52 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA54 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA54 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA56 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA52 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elizabeth to Lower Manhattan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 17.6 mi
  • Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Lower Manhattan, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–14 and the journey takes 31 min.

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