The average train between Newark and Harlem takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Newark to Harlem. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Newark and Harlem. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:47 AM which arrives into Harlem at 12:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Harlem. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Harlem station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
Newark to Harlem train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Harlem train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at 125 St station.
The distance between Newark and Harlem is 20.7 km. The road distance is 25 km.
There is no direct connection from Newark to Harlem. However, you can take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to 34 St-Penn Station, then take the line 2 subway to 125 St. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to 125 St via World Trade Center and Park Place in around 52 min.